Centre for Medieval Studies
Seminars and events
- Wed, 25 Nov 09
'Hildegard of Bingen: Music, Poetry and Medieval Monastic Tradition' - Thu, 03 Dec 09
Brendan Smith (Bristol) - Thu, 14 Jan 10
Andrew Butcher (Former Director of the Canterbury Centre for Medieval and Tudor Studies) - Thu, 28 Jan 10
Alfred Hiatt (London) - Thu, 11 Feb 10
Judith Bryce (Bristol) - Thu, 25 Feb 10
Simon Gilson (Warwick)
MA students from the Centre working with manuscripts and archives in Hereford Cathedral Library
The University of Bristol's Centre for Medieval Studies draws together the research interests of all staff and postgraduate students who work on the Middle Ages. It has internationally recognised expertise in an unrivalled range of areas reflecting Bristol's historic role as a gateway to Europe. Bristol's medievalists work in a range of disciplines including: Medievel Archaeology, Medieval Drama, Medieval English, Medieval French, Medieval German, Medieval History, Medieval History of Art, Medieval Italian, Medieval Music, Medieval Spanish, Medieval Theology.
Medieval Bristol was England's second city and major maritime port for trade and exploration. The University is at the heart of the bustling modern city which retains many of its spectacular medieval buildings as well as local archive resources. Modern Bristol is the major city in England's South West and a significant cultural centre in its own right.
Graduate Opportunities:
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MAs for medievalists - choose from 5 available taught programmes
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MPhil - one year Masters by research in one or more disciplinary areas
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MLitt - two year research degree which may be extended to PhD
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PhD - three year doctorate
The highly successful interdisciplinary MA in Medieval Studies attracts students with a wide range of first-degree backgrounds from the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. The MA in Medieval and Early Modern History is a sister programme for historians. MA pathways with a focus on medieval sources are also available in English and in Music. All graduate students at Bristol have access to core research skills training for medievalists in Latin, bibliography, palaeography and codicology, geared to individual needs.
The Centre for Medieval Studies was formed in 1994 and is a well-established presence within the Faculty of Arts. It creates an exciting and supportive forum for staff and postgraduate researchers alike. An emphasis is placed upon interdisciplinary exchange, and the Centre regulary holds seminars and conferences, to which specialists in a wide range of disciplines are invited to contribute. It also organises an annual postgraduate conference. The Centre plays an active role in various Worldwide Universities Network programmes, and regularly runs sessions at the international medieval conferences at Leeds and Kalamazoo.
The Centre's activities relate directly to the 'Medieval Cultures' research theme, which is concerned with all aspects of the history, culture, art and representation of medieval Europe. In accordance with the University Research Plan, the Faculty of Arts has developed a number of Faculty themes, which will be prioritized over the next few years, and which are designed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and to promote research between departments.