Introduction The taught MLitt in Medieval and Early Modern will appeal to students interested in the history and culture of Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern Europe, and particularly to those who wish to gain an interdisciplinary insight to the period. The courses reflect research interests drawn from various disciplines including History, Church History and Divinity, Celtic, English, French, History of Art, Law, Philosophy and Scottish and Irish Studies. The MLitt provides ample opportunity to use important record collections held in Aberdeen, including the UNESCO UK-recognised Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives. The MLitt is taught and supported by highly specialised teaching and research staff. Courses Modules ​Semester 1 Optional The Enlightenment in Comparison: Scotland, Ireland and Central Europe The Scottish Wars of Independence, 1286-1328 The Three Kingdoms of the Seventeenth Century Crime and Society in Early Modern England and Scotland Back in the Viking Homelands Jacobites: War, Exile, and Politics of Succession in Britain Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Manuscript Studies Introduction to Old English Language Controversy and Drama: Marlowe to Revenge Tragedy Art and Society in Eighteenth-Century England Seventeenth-Century Netherlandish Art Medieval Manuscripts: Illustration of Medieval Thought Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason Scottish Legal History, 14th-18th century Special Subject Engaging with Historiography Old Norse 1: Language, Literature and Culture Palaeography i Latin 1 Compulsory Dissertation in Historical Studies Optional Independent Reading in Historical Studies Presenting Historical Research Old Norse 2: Language, Runes and Place Names Approaching Archives Research Preparation in Historical Studies Latin 2 Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by experts within the beautiful Kings College site at 'Old Aberdeen' ​Research Centres include: Early Modern Studies Scandinavian Studies Research Institute for Irish and Scottish Studies History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life