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Our study options range from a taught MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies to a range of short online skills training modules, which are open to all. Click on the thumbnail to find out what's on offer.

MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies

The Taught MA MEMS is a highly diverse, interdisciplinary programme, which can be taken on a full-time (one year) or part-time basis.

Eat Medieval Summer School 2025

A week of fun and interactive medieval cookery with our partners at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle. 1-5 September 2024.

A group of people watch and smile as a man chops food

Latin European Medieval Palaeography

An intensive, two-week course that will equip you with the necessary skills to identify, read and contextualise Medieval scripts in Latin.

Reading English Handwriting 1500-1700

An intensive, two-week course that will equip you with the necessary skills to identify, read and contextualise early modern scripts in English.

Hand writing with old quill pen on the old paper

Manuscripts Up Close: An Introduction to Codicology

A one-week online course, supported by two Q&A sessions, taking you through all stages of manuscript production, from making papyrus, parchment and paper to binding.

Working with Early Printed Books, 1476-1700

A one-week online course, supported by two Q&A sessions, offering a general introduction and guide to the first two centuries of English printing.

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Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies

7 Owengate
Durham
DH1 3HB

T:+44 (0)191 3346574

General Enquiries: admin.imems@durham.ac.uk

Study Options: study.imems@durham.ac.uk