Program Overview
The Medieval Studies at University of Connecticut is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Medieval Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 16,906 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,398 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Storrs, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medieval Studies 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
- Survey in Medieval Literature
- Anglo-Norman Literature: From the Channel to the Mediterranean
- Old French Literature
- The Literature of Origins
- Seminar in Beowulf
- Seminar in Medieval Literature: Book History at the Medieval/Renaissance Moment
- The Middle Ages at the Movies
- Topics in Medieval History
- Chaucer
- Medieval Latin
- Old English
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation should accompany each application. Students should request letters from professors who know them well, preferably from class work in their last two years of college. The letters of recommendation are submitted online through the application system on the Graduate School website.
- Personal Statement: This letter gives the Program\xc2\x92s Admissions Committee some idea about the applicant\xc2\x92s writing style, range and depth of ideas, quality of mind, and motivation to embark on an advanced degree program in Medieval Studies. Try to convey the same information in this letter than you would in a personal interview, those things about you that cannot be expressed quantitatively. Details about your preparation, your strengths and weaknesses as a student, any academic honors, and the reasons you selected the field will all be helpful. This letter should be two pages long; it should not be longer. Be certain to put your name and social security number on the statement.
- Writing Sample: A writing sample is required with a Ph.D. application. A writing sample is recommended at the M.A. level. Usually, the writing sample consists of a term paper written for a course in an area relevant to the applicant\xc2\x92s intended area of specialization. The writing sample should be an edited and polished piece of prose that demonstrates your writing ability. (Please do not send the original, graded term paper.) The paper should have a title; your name should be on every page.
- GPA: Though there is no official cut-off GPA for applicants to the program, a GPA of 3.5 is the rough minimum standard under normal conditions. The committee will, of course, evaluate transcripts and will take unusual circumstances or patterns into account.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores: Because there is no Subject Exam in Medieval Studies, only the GRE Generalist Exam is required. If, however, a candidate has taken a Subject Exam in a relevant field of study, that exam score should be included in the application packet. The committee will look at the verbal and analytic scores/writing test assessment in particular\xc2\x96i.e., the quantitative score is less important for our purposes.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,906 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,398 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,906 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 11,398 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Connecticut 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 Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Storrs, United States
University of Connecticut is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2020-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months