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Structured Master of Arts in Medieval and Antiquity

Advance your academic interests in medieval and antique studies through a structured master's programme at the University of Galway.

Best for:Best for humanities graduates with a strong background in classics, history, or medieval studies seeking structured advanced research training.

University of Galway · Galway, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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Medieval HistoryClassical AntiquityArchaeologyCeltic CivilisationOld and Middle Irish
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
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1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Start date
flexible
Temporary
Location
Galway
Ireland

Overview

The Structured Master of Arts in Medieval and Antiquity at the University of Galway is an intensive graduate programme designed for students looking to deepen their knowledge of medieval and classical eras. Offered in both one-year full-time and two-year part-time formats, the curriculum encompasses core disciplines such as archaeology, classics, and medieval languages. Students engage in specialized coursework and structured research activities tailored to their historical and literary interests. The programme expects active participation in graduate seminars and successful completion of advanced coursework or a thesis.

Medieval StudiesClassicsArchaeologyCeltic CivilisationOld IrishStructured Master

What you'll do

  • Attend and actively participate in graduate seminars and lectures
  • Complete rigorous coursework across selected medieval and antiquity disciplines
  • Conduct independent academic research under faculty guidance
  • Prepare and submit written assignments, essays, or a final research dissertation

Requirements

Degree required: Level 8 qualification with a minimum 2.1 honours degree or North American 3.2 GPA in Classics, Medieval Studies, or a cognate discipline

Degree offered: Master of Arts

Language: English; minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent for non-native speakers

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong foundational knowledge in Classics, Medieval Studies, Archaeology, or a cognate field
  • Demonstrated academic writing and critical analysis skills
  • Ability to undertake independent archival or literature-based research
Nice to have
Familiarity with historical languages such as Old/Middle Irish, Old/Middle English, or LatinPrior coursework in archaeological methods or classical philosophy
Eligibility
  • Applicants must hold an approved Level 8 primary degree or international equivalent

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How to apply

Submit your application through the University of Galway online application portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language proficiency certificates are uploaded as part of the submission process.

Documents required
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • English language test scores
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College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
University of Galway
Ireland
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