Medieval Studies

Description

In the Medieval Studies program students will be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the European Middle Ages, including its major cultural and intellectual trends, its demography, and its social formations and institutions, from its beginning with the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West to the end of the 14th century on the Continent and the end of the 15th in the British isles, including knowledge of the latest scholarly developments and of continuing areas of uncertainty and controversy; will be familiar with at least two of the constituent disciplines of medieval studies and gain understanding of the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary study; will have some knowledge of relations between medieval society in Europe and contemporaneous non-European cultures; will be exposed to the variety and character of the sources for the modern study of the Middle Ages, the history of the study of the Middle Ages by modern interdisciplinary scholarship, and the influence of medieval culture on modernity.

Students will also develop skills in primary and secondary research and the writing of an original essay through a seminar, independent study, or yearlong thesis; and will acquire basic competence in one or more of the languages central to the study of the Middle Ages, such as Latin, Old English, and other European vernacular languages.

The Program in Medieval Studies offers Rutgers undergraduates the opportunity to study with internationally recognized scholars. Our medievalists work in diverse fields from Music to Political Science. The program includes both major and minor concentration options.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline February, October Tuition fee

• USD 13683 Year (National)
• USD 27978 Year (International)

Start date January,October 2015 Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

The major in medieval studies requires 30 credits of coursework, as follows:
1. Four semesters of classical Latin or a non-English European vernacular, or one semester of Old English Language and Literature. Four semesters of another language relevant to medieval studies (for instance, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew) may be used to fulfill this requirement by permission of the director.
2. credits in introductory courses on medieval European civilization, currently offered as Medieval Civilization
3. credits in the seminar in medieval studies, currently offered as Senior Seminar in Medieval Studies
4. credits in six elective courses

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Our primary emphasis is placed on the student’s academic promise as demonstrated by:

• completion of required entrance subjects
• academic performance in high school or its equivalent:
• strength of academic program (number/type of academic, honors, or advanced placement courses completed)
• grades and grade trends
• weighted grade-point average(s)
• cumulative rank, when available
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• English Proficiency Examination results, when required

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Funding

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

• Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
• Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
• Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Accreditation

The Rutgers name is recognized everywhere, and a Rutgers degree makes a great first impression. We’ve built our academic reputation on solid accomplishments:

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.