The University of Sydney - The Medieval and Early Modern Centre

Interested in a BA or Diploma of Arts with a major in Medieval Studies?

A Major in Medieval Studies consists of at least 36 Senior-credit-point Units, including at least two MDST 6-credit-point Units of Study, from the Units of Study for Medieval Studies or from the Cross-Listed Units of Study which cover a wide range of subject areas including English, History, Arabic and Islamic Studies and Celtic Studies among others.

Interested in counting our units of study towards a different major?

The Medieval Studies interdisciplinary programme enables students interested in various aspects of medieval civilisation to undertake subjects through the Centre as part of their Arts or other Degrees and Diplomas. MDST subjects will often count towards other majors in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (see the Cross-Listed Units of Study).

Interested in Honours in Medieval Studies?

For admission to Medieval Studies IV Honours, students must complete a Major in Medieval Studies (36 Senior-credit-point Units) plus further Units worth 12 credit points from the Cross-Listed Units of Study (that is, Units worth at least 48 Senior credit points must be completed). Students with difficulty fulfilling this should consult the Co-Ordinator at the earliest opportunity to discuss alternatives.

What are Medieval Studies?

This interdisciplinary programme of study enables interested students to pursue various aspects of medieval civilisation. It is offered at Senior Level only and students are admitted who have successfully completed Units of Study to the value of at least 18 Junior credit points in any two subject areas from the Faculty of Arts units (Table A) – see the Arts and Social Sciences (Undergraduate) Handbook.

Subject to availability from year to year, Medieval Studies students can take Units in Arabic and Islamic Studies, Art History and Film Studies, English, French Studies, Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies, History, Italian Studies, Classics and Ancient History, Modern Greek Studies, Music Studies, Philosophy, and Studies in Religion.

Students intending to major in Medieval Studies are strongly advised to consult the Co-Ordinator before enrolling. They are advised to take Medieval Studies Units of Study worth at least 12 credit points (see the Units of Study for Medieval Studies).