Sociology - MA, PhD
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Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time
Medieval and Early Modern Studies - MA, PhD
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; PhD 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 7.0 overall, no part below 7
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Overview
Academic staff interests include: early modern material culture; late medieval art history; medieval and early modern religious history; Anglo-Saxon archaeology and liturgy; early modern politics; medieval and early modern drama; and textual editing. At present, research topics include: the Reformation; visual and manuscript culture; community; the plays of John Lyly; medieval ecclesiastical architecture; female sexuality and transexuality; priory management; deviant and vernacular language; and kingship. You will be part of a vibrant and varied community of researchers from different disciplines. We are an interdisciplinary centre for the study of Medieval and Early Modern periods. Our teaching staff are drawn from English, History, Architecture, Classical & Archaeological Studies, History & Philosophy of Art, and the Canterbury Archaeological Trust. MEMS offers a successful, interdisciplinary MA programme, which attracts students from across the world. A thriving community of enterprising, supportive graduate students study for research degrees and benefit from the Centre’s international reputation. We have close relationships with Canterbury Cathedral and the Archaeological Trust, which allow our students access to a wide range of unique historical, literary and material evidence.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
|---|---|
| Degree | 2nd class · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 7 |
|---|
IELTS 7.0 overall, minimum 7.0 in each component
Fees
International students: £19,300 per year
UK students: £5,238 per year
Start dates
MA: September PhD: September, January, April
Application deadline
April intake; 29 June 2026 (September intake)
Campus
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
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Scholarships at University of Kent
13 for this level- Chevening Scholarships
- Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
- Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
- Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
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Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
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