Medieval and Early Modern Studies

The medieval and early modern studies degree will develop your critical abilities within a vibrant department of like-minded students and scholars. on this programme, you will work collaboratively with the department of history and the department of english and creative writing. you will select modules that allow you to study the history of the period between 300 and 1700 as well as the complimentary culture, languages, literature and politics of the time, ranging from celtic britain to seventeenth-century europe.

Our degree programmes equip graduates with the skills they need to excel in a very wide range of professional careers. the study of history involves the acquisition of knowledge about different periods and cultures; it involves the acquisition of advanced communication, organisational and leadership skills. even more fundamentally, though, studying history involves the cultivation of a special kind of critical sensibility: an adeptness at evaluating evidence and arguments made about that evidence. these are essential abilities across an array of professional sectors, and the career paths of our recent graduates affirm this. our graduates go on to successful careers in the museums and heritage sectors, and in education. others chose to pursue careers in journalism and publishing, the civil service and public sector, marketing and public relations, as well as retail and business management including positions in companies that include marks & spencer, santander, sainsbury’s and hsbc. many of our graduates decide to progress to postgraduate studies with us or other institutions, often entering into research and teaching positions upon completion. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring that you gain a highly reputable degree. we are also dedicated to ensuring that you graduate with relevant life and work-based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award, which offers you the opportunity to complete activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: