Medieval History Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Medieval History with Year Abroad BA (Hons) The University of Winchester 86% 3% 13% £9250 £16700 117 Winchester On campus Full-time
Medieval History BA (Hons) The University of Winchester 93% 5% 10% £9250 £16700 119 Winchester On campus Full-time
Ancient and Medieval History MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 75% 5% 5% £9250 £26500 157 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History BA (Hons) University of Kent 85% 5% 10% £9250 £18000 135 Canterbury On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern History BA (Hons) Aberystwyth University 93% 5% 9% £9000 £16520 126 Aberystwyth On campus Full-time
Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies BA (Hons) The University of Winchester 86% 10% 0% £9250 £16700 122 Winchester On campus Full-time
Medieval History (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) The University of Winchester 86% 3% 13% £9250 £16700 117 Winchester On campus Full-time
Ancient and Medieval History BA (Hons) Royal Holloway, University of London 88% 5% 5% £9250 £23800 133 Egham On campus Full-time
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History BA (Hons) Durham University 90% 2% 10% £9250 £24000 187 Durham On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern History BA (Hons) Bangor University 87% 0% 5% £9000 - 126 Bangor On campus Full-time
Ancient and Medieval History BA (Hons) University of Birmingham 77% 10% 10% £9250 - 153 Birmingham On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies BA (Hons) Swansea University 85% 2% 9% - - 126 Swansea On campus Full-time
Ancient and Medieval History BA (Hons) Swansea University 85% 2% 9% - - 126 Swansea On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies (Placement Year) BA (Hons) Lancaster University 84% 2% 3% - - 158 Lancaster On campus Full-time
Ancient and Medieval History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) Swansea University 85% 2% 9% - - 126 Swansea On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) Swansea University 85% 2% 9% - - 126 Swansea On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) Swansea University 85% 2% 9% - - 126 Swansea On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies BA (Hons) Lancaster University 84% 2% 3% - - 158 Lancaster On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies MA Durham University - - - £6500 £13700 - Durham On campus Part-time
Medieval and Early Modern Textual Cultures, 1381-1688 MA University of East Anglia - - - £9500 £19800 - Norwich On campus Full-time
History (Medieval and Renaissance Studies) MA University of Liverpool - - - £10150 £21400 - Liverpool On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MA The University of York - - - £9990 £10590 £22250 £23900 - York On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MA Royal Holloway, University of London - - - £8600 £18200 - Egham On campus Part-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies MLitt University of Aberdeen - - - £10000 £22000 - Aberdeen On campus Full-time
Medieval and Renaissance Literary Studies MA Durham University - - - £11750 £24750 - Durham On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MA University of Bristol - - - £13100 £26100 - Bristol On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MA Swansea University - - - £2750 £2900 £5850 £6150 - Swansea On campus Part-time
Medieval Studies MA Birkbeck, University of London - - - £5400 £9915 - London On campus Part-time
Medieval History MA University of East Anglia - - - £9500 £21200 - Norwich On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MPhil University of Bristol - - - £4665 £20100 - Bristol On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MPhil The University of York - - - £2325 £9450 - York On campus Part-time
Medieval History MA The University of York - - - £9990 £10590 £22250 £23900 - York On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MA University of Exeter - - - - - - Exeter On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies (Canterbury) MA University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Full-time
Medieval Britain and Europe MA (PG) Aberystwyth University - - - - - - Aberystwyth On campus Full-time
Medieval and Modern Languages DPhil University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Part-time
Medieval Studies MA University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies MA Canterbury Christ Church University - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Full-time
Medieval Studies MSc (Res) The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Medieval Studies MSt University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies PhD University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Part-time
Medieval History MA The University of Sheffield - - - - - - Sheffield On campus Full-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies MA The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Part-time
Medieval History MSc The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Medieval Studies PhD The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Medieval Studies MA Bangor University - - - - - - Bangor On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
67 /100
65489 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Medieval History

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24582 £22856 £27697
25-75 percentile range £20570 - £28247 £17647 - £28615 £20983 - £35780
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Medieval History courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24613 £23824 £29506
25-75 percentile range £21380 - £28687 £18864 - £29428 £22923 - £37698
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Medieval History

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Medieval History who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Typical employers for graduates of Medieval History

  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Universities
  • Museums
  • Galleries

Jobs of graduates of Medieval History (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Medieval History at Anglia Ruskin University

25% Administrative occupations
25% Welfare Professionals
15% Skilled trades occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Caring personal services
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Protective service occupations
5% Health associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Medieval History in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Medieval History

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Medieval History, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Medieval History is the historical study of the period 600-1500 AD.

The median salary of graduates of Medieval History was £24582 15 months after graduation, £22856 3 years after graduation and £27697 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Medieval History studies:
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts (Honours) - MA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Letters - MLitt
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  • Master of Arts (Postgraduate) - MA (PG)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil
  • Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
  • Master of Studies - MSt
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Diploma - Dipl