Overview

The Medieval Studies PhD programme from University of Bristol applications from prospective graduate students wishing to undertake interdisciplinary research are particularly welcome.

Research towards MPhil and PhD is supported in the following subject areas: archaeology, drama, English, French, history, history of art, Italian, medieval Latin, music, religion and theology.

Career opportunities:

A significant number of graduates from the Medieval Studies programme offered by the University of Bristol develop careers as academics in higher education. Others move into academic-related jobs in archives, libraries or academic administration, with many maintaining the capacity to undertake new and innovative research in the field of medieval studies. Some come to medieval studies as mature students in retirement and go on to become independent researchers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The study of the Middle Ages at the University of Bristol includes looking at literature, art, history, language, religion, law and the thought of western European civilisation between c.500 and c.1500. Bristol's medievalists focus on medieval culture and the whole complex of ways in which a society functions, thinks about itself and expresses its identity.
The medievalist community at Bristol is widely recognised as having established truly interdisciplinary methods of working in integrated ways, engaging in vigorous cross-disciplinary dialogues that permeate many aspects of research and postgraduate teaching.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

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The deadlines for funding applications fall well in advance of these dates.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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67

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

MPhil: An upper second-class degree (or international equivalent). Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of your readiness to pursue a research degree.
PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21300 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4850 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£2,425 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.