The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Culture MA combines the benefits of an interdisciplinary, cross-period MA with the capacity to follow your interests in a particular discipline or period. You will be taught by a team of specialists across English, History, Music and Archaeology and benefit both from expert classroom teaching and from field trips to important Medieval and Early Modern sites and collections both locally and abroad. Rich local resources will be fully exploited for teaching and dissertation research on the MA, notably Salisbury Cathedral Library and Archive, to which you will have privileged access. A mixture of formative and summative assessment tasks enable you to develop as an independent researcher. Written assessment tasks in the Core Modules include: an annotated bibliography; an essay combining two disciplinary perspectives; a blog post; a research report; and palaeographical and editorial exercises. Language learning is tested through a combination of grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and (where appropriate) speaking and listening exercises and examinations. The 15,000 word dissertation is a core element in establishing the acquisition of appropriate skills and the application of research techniques. Your tutors will be available to provide regular and supportive advice, guidance and feedback on your progress.