都柏林大学 · 中世纪研究文学硕士 硕士

Entry Requirements

An upper second class honours degree (NFQ Level 8), or the overseas equivalent, in an Arts or Humanities discipline is required.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6 in each element), or equivalent.

Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information:

https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/int%20pmp/

You will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining your reasons and motivation for wishing to undertake the course. In addition, a CV will be required.

You will be asked to provide research proposal (one or two pages in length) which outlines preliminary topics/ideas for MA dissertation

You will be required to provide an academic writing sample, e.g. an essay written during your degree or dissertation. (there is no word limit)

Two academic references from referees who are in a position to assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.Ideally both academic but they can also be one academic and one professional. You can upload your references to your application itself or if your referees prefer, they can email their letters of reference to

Students are introduced to research methods and skills in small groups, working with their peers; they attend classes on specialist subjects of their choice; and are allowed to develop their own areas of interest and research skills to produce a dissertation. They are taught by specialists in their field and are encouraged to participate in the community of medieval scholars at UCD through seminars and reading groups. As such, it is a suitable preparation for intending to go on to a research degree or a professional career, or for those who simply want to extend their understanding of the medi Familiarity with the major research methodologies in the field of Medieval Studies. Knowledge of technical skills required for research in the field of Medieval Studies (e.g. languages, palaeography). Knowledge of various disciplinary approaches to the Middle Ages. Thorough knowledge of selected areas of Medieval Studies depending on their choice of modules. Advanced ability to think and reason critically, to evaluate evidence and argumentation, and to form a critical judgement of one's own work as well as the work of others. The ability to write a coherent, analytically rigorous and original research-based thesis on a selected area of Medieval Studies. Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers as students take the Medieval Studies MA for different reasons. Some aim to go on to further advanced graduate research, such as a PhD degree; others simply want to deepen their understanding of a subject that fascinates them. But many choose this MA because of the opportunities it affords for careers and employability beyond academia. Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the humanities is particularly valued. Other graduates work in senior positio Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.