MA Medieval Studies Studentships 2014-15
The
John Rylands Research Institute is pleased to offer a number of
studentships for study on the one-year MA in Medieval Studies (full
time).
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The studentships will cover tuition fees, or fees and partial
maintenance costs. The candidate must have a very good first degree (at
least a high 2i), and must demonstrate an interest in some aspect of
medieval studies relating to the strengths of the John Rylands Library’s
Special Collections.
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Taught
in the magnificent surroundings of the neo-gothic John Rylands Library,
with the support of specialist librarians and world-leading academics,
this interdisciplinary MA enables talented students of the highest
calibre to pursue postgraduate research into the literatures, histories
and cultures of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages (c. 350-1550 CE).
Medieval Studies at Manchester has a long and
distinguished history, with the University having produced some of the
country’s leading scholars. Graduates typically go on to further
doctoral research and teaching posts in universities, as well as to
advanced work in libraries and the cultural and heritage sectors.
Building on this previous success and following
the creation of the John Rylands Research Institute, students enrolled
on the newly restructured one-year MA benefit from having unrivalled
access to the unique Special Collections of a National Research Library,
alongside joining an active research community of scholars of
international standing. Unlike programmes offered at other institutions
the Manchester MA is rooted within the Library’s Special Collections,
which offer a broad perspective on the medieval period from both western
and eastern sources.
All students take a core course on the History
of the Book in the Middle Ages, which incorporates handling sessions
with key rare books and manuscripts from the Special Collections.
Students then select modules from across the School, with options for
2014-15 including: ‘Jews amongst Christians and Muslims’, ‘Wonders,
Miracles and Supernatural Landscapes’, and ‘Troy Stories’.
In the final semester students undertake a
substantial dissertation, giving them the opportunity to carry out
independent and original research in an area of their interest. Many
students go on to pursue research at doctoral level and beyond, and
students are encouraged to continue within the nurturing environment of
the John Rylands Research Institute or to move on to equally highly
regarded research centres.
In order to apply for the course, please use the University’s online application system.
(http://www.alc.manchester.ac.
Your application must include the standard supporting documentation:
two academic references; transcripts; degree certificate(s); English
language test certificate (where applicable).
To apply for the studentship, please email andy.rigg@manchester.ac.uk
and attach a supporting statement of no more than 500 words detailing
the probable subject of your dissertation and your reasons for applying
to the programme.
For subject specific guidance, please contact the Programme Director, Dr Paul White: paul.white-2@manchester.ac.uk; for general guidance, contact the Institute’s research administrator, Miss Carla Liburd: carla.liburd@manchester.ac.uk.
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2014