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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 MEMS MA is a highly diverse, interdisciplinary programme, delivered by the Arts Faculty, which can be taken on a full-time (one year) or part-time basis.
Palace Green Library books

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.
A medieval manuscript lying open

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.
A Latin manuscript.

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.
Books in Cosin's Library

Books of Devotion: Medieval Bibles and Books of Hours

A one-week online course, supported by two Q&A sessions, exploring the history of the medieval Bible and medieval Books of Hours.
A promotional image for the Books of Devotion course featuring the Book of Hours of Simon de Varie

Working with Early Modern Church Court Records

A one-week online course, supported by two Q&A sessions, providing the skills necessary to identify, read, and contextualise early modern Church Court Records.
A promotional image for the Working with Early Modern Church Court Records online course

   

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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

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