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Thanks for the advice! I'm actually at UPenn now so feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the area! Our history dept is great- I'm a bit biased though.

Probably! I definitely need to bolster my languages (I have Latin, Middle English and one semester of French and German that I'd like to continue with) for my DPhil or PhD. It also seems like it would be the more practical choice since I'm a undergrad history major, and I wouldn't want to spend time playing catch up in other fields instead of broadening and refining my existing knowledge.

I have been admitted to Oxford's Medieval Studies MSt and Medieval History MSt programmes, but now I have to choose between the two! Does anyone have any advice or extra information on distinctions between the two programmes and/or their scholarly reputations beyond what is found on the course websites? Brief overview: Medieval history: 11 months, DPhil track/first step Medieval studies: 9 months, interdisciplinary, language focus I'm torn because although I would like to ultimately get my doctorate, I had an English professor as my thesis advisor and in a graduate Chaucer class last term and loved the experience. Essentially, I'm not sure if it is worth the risk of diverging from history, or missing out on the approach of other disciplines....Help!

I am dreaming of Oxford (if they take me...) for the MSt in medieval history and/or medieval studies, but I've spoken to medievalists and the impression I've received is that in the UK, Oxford and York are the move for masters programs in things medieval (not to remotely put down other programs- I am applying to others and they look equally fantastic).That being said, since you're being given the chance, I would definitely try and make it work out financially. Luckily, you have a chance for funding (April) and if you're from the US, federal student loans can be taken out for school in the UK. (Also, to piggyback, would anyone accepted be willing to share their stats? I am still waiting to hear back which is absolutely nerve-wrecking. Freaked out because some people have heard (rejections and acceptances) from the program already. What does this mean....?) Also, congrats!!