Well-funded medieval (literature) m.a programs ?

[lyra44]

Hello I'm new to this forum, and just beginning the process of applying to grad school. Currently just compiling a list of programs to apply to, and I find myself a bit lost in the sea of programs out there, especially with medieval studies, which can be set up in it seems a zillion different ways depending on the school. I'm mostly interested in applying to taught m.a. Programs that will give me a solid background in medieval literature, Latin, and possibly some other medieval languages. Interdisciplinary is great, but hopefully with an option to focus on literature. The programs I am looking at so far are mostly in the uk:

York (both for med. literature and general medieval studies, I haven't decided yet which is better for me but leaning towards literature )

Leeds

UCL

These all seem like wonderful programs, and York is by far my first choice. However, I know the uk is notoriously bad with funding and these programs don't seem to break that mold. My question is does anyone know of similar programs in the us and canada that offer better funding or just cheaper tuition? French programs and programs in France could also work, since I'm fluent in French. To be clear, I am not looking for phd or research driven programs yet. I need to gain some background that I did not get during undergrad before I can apply to those.

Thank you for any help!

[hj2012]

Hi there,

 

Are you looking into applying for Fulbright? I assume that there's a partnership award with York available.

 

You can also browse through the list of funded MA programs (a Google search should bring 'em up) and see which ones offer strong medieval offerings. Purdue and New Mexico come to mind as places with strong Medieval Lit programs (and funding), and maybe Georgetown or BC as well? I'm not a medievalist, so others should definitely chime in here. ^^

 

Good luck on your search!

[lyra44]

Thank you for those suggestions! I hadn't thought of a Fulbright, but there is one with York. I think I'll apply, and if I don't get it, I'll reevaluate and look for other programs. It seems like France might be my best net for cheap tuition, but unm also looks good.

Edited May 29, 2014 by lyra44

[poliscar]

The University of Toronto has a very strong Medieval Studies program, with a one-year, taught MA. I know that they do quite well in terms of placing students in top-tier PhD programs as well, and it's a very large, diverse program, so you wouldn't be pigeon-holed into a certain approach. At the same time, it has strong ties with the English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Comp. Lit. departments at the university, so you'd be able to work quite intensively within a literary context. 

[jeetlebuice]

Hey!

 

I'm not too familiar with literature studies, but I was doing research for my friend (who is planning on pursuing an MA in English [or Religion] and Women's Studies), and I found a program that might suite you!

 

It is at the University of Ottawa. It is actually a collaborative program between the English department and the whatever department Medieval studies belongs to (perhaps History?). You would be studying English/Literature and Medieval/Renaissance. In other words, you would get your MA in Literature with a specialization in Medieval studies. You can also do a collaborative program between Literature and Women's Studies, if that interests you.

 

Here is the link: http://www.grad.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=1727&monControl=Cours&ProgId=978

 

Canadian schools usually have good funding packages. The UK is terrible for funding. Even worse, the international fees are outrageous (unless you're a domestic student). Also, Ottawa is the capital of Canada and it is a very nice place to live.

 

I would also look at University of Toronto and Queen's University. Maybe even the University of British Columbia. I'm sure you could come to Canada and pay cheaper international fees than pay domestic fees for some schools in the US.

 

I hope this helped, good luck.