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Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Medieval and Early Modern Studies explores the culture and history of Europe between the 5th and 18th centuries from a variety of perspectives, including history, literary studies, Latin, fine arts, philosophy, geography and archaeology.

The social and cultural structures, assumptions, and practices of contemporary Australia are still heavily influenced by the long European histories that European settlers and immigrants have brought with them.

Australia is often viewed as "part of Asia". This is certainly true geographically. But culturally and historically it would be more accurate to characterise the region as the meeting-place, from the 17th century onwards, of European and Asian societies and cultures.

Medieval and Early Modern Studies may be studied as a major within a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies), a Bachelor of Arts (European Studies), or a Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies). This includes combined courses which include these degrees. You are also able to study individual units within other degrees.

Level 1
Students may choose units from any Arts discipline, but must include two units from Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian Studies, Economic History, English, European Studies, Fine Arts, History, Latin, Linguistics, Music or Political Science and International Relations.

Upper Levels
To major in Medieval and Modern Studies, you will study:

• European Identity: Origins, Edges, Others (1100-1800)
• Mysticism, Melancholy, and Madness in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

Plus four from the following:

Vikings in the Wider World; Medieval Archaeology; Historical Archaeology in Australasia; Vikings in Their Homeland; Introduction to Historical Archaeology; Latin; Neo-Latin; Shakespeare at the Movies; Shakespeare''s Tragedies and Romances; Medieval in the Modern World; Magic and Marvels in the Early Narrative; Love and Death in the Renaissance; The Crusades; Social History of Early Modern Europe; Medieval and Early Modern Women; Century of Conquests: 16th Century Europe; The Baroque: 17th Century Europe; Age of Enlightenment? 18th Century Europe; Gender and Sexuality in History; Medieval England 871-1272; Later Medieval England 1272-1485; The Renaissance of Europe c.1300-1520; The Vikings; Medieval Castles, Cathedrals and Markets; Arthur: The Life of a Medieval Legend; The World of Dante; The Literature of the Renaissance; Legal History; Art and Self-awareness; Art of the Counter-Reformation; and Art of the Reformation.

Students supplement their studies with units from others Arts disciplines.

Career opportunities

As it draws on a wide range of disciplinary perspectives, graduates are experienced in a range of critical approaches and are well prepared for employment in a variety of areas. A degree which includes Medieval and Modern Studies is an excellent qualification for entry to many professions in both the public and private sectors. Graduates will be in demand in journalism, the media, cultural institutions (such as Museums and Art Galleries), the diplomatic corps, education, business and private administration, the commonwealth and state public services as well as research officers for both public and private enterprises, to name a few.