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About the Programme
As the oldest interdisciplinary centre for postgraduate study of the Middle Ages in the UK, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) offers world-class teaching from expert academics. We are based at King's Manor in the heart of York, a city rich in medieval history.
Combining world-renowned expertise and research in medieval art and architecture, archaeology, literature and history with unrivalled local resources, the Centre offers a truly interdisciplinary experience. The geographical and chronological interests of staff range widely across Britain, Europe, the Middle East and Africa from the fifth to the fifteenth centuries.
Why us?
- A diverse community of over 150 staff and students
- In Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021) three of our principal contributing departments were ranked in the top ten for their subject (Archaeology, English and History of Art) and one 11th (History).
- Strong global network
- Good working relations with institutions around York, such as English Heritage, the Council for British Archaeology and the York Archaeological Trust
- Dedicated workroom with desks, wi-fi and printing facilities
The CMS is home to a wide range of major research projects. We seek and maintain close links with institutions, scholars and students beyond the UK, and are also involved with a number of international collaborative projects and student exchanges.
We offer:
- A lively schedule of conferences, workshops and seminars with national and international researchers, with a range of extra-curricular reading and research groups
- Unparalleled resources including the Minster Library and Archives, the King's Manor Library and the Borthwick Institute for Archives, as well as the Department of Archaeology's BioArCh lab and experimental archaeology facilities
- Tuition in Medieval languages at multiple levels (Medieval Latin, Old English, Old French, Old Norse and Arabic for Medievalists), palaeography and diplomatic
What next?
Check that your research interests align with the expertise of one of our staff. Once you've identified a potential supervisor, please contact them before applying to discuss your application and potential research areas.
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