Program Overview
The English Studies (Medieval Period) at University of Oxford is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 21 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Studies (Medieval Period) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,421 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Studies (Medieval Period) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- In the first year, you will follow the\xa0MSt in English (650\x961550). In the second year you will have the opportunity to study another three aspects of medieval culture in depth, including medieval languages, literatures, authors, philosophy, history and palaeography.
- You will also submit a dissertation, which often forms the basis of doctoral research.
- The second year of the MPhil programme is assessed via the submission of four pieces of coursework. In addition to the dissertation, you will submit three essays of 5,000 to 7,000 words relating to courses that have been taken.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in English literature and/or English language, or exceptionally a related subject.\xc2\xa0
- For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.75 (with at least 3.85 in the major)\xc2\xa0out of 4.0.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,421 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,421 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-08
- Language English
- Duration 21 months