Medieval History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Study Medieval History in the city where it happened! From Vikings and Anglo-Saxon queens to the fantasy of the Round Table and the marriage of Mary Tudor, Winchester places you at the heart of the medieval past in a city shaped by kings, saints and scholars. Learning here goes beyond classrooms: seminars spill into streets where Alfred ruled and pilgrims gathered.\
With expert our expert medievalists, small-group teaching, and close ties to museums and heritage organisations, Winchester transforms Medieval History from distant narrative into tangible experience, equipping you with confidence, rigorous research skills and a vivid sense of historical imagination.

* If you have a special interest in the Middle Ages, this course is perfect for you

* Winchester students have secured work placements at leading historic, cultural and entrepreneurial venues such as the Mary Rose and British Museum

* Learn from expert tutors and their cutting-edge research

* Join a student-led history society on trips to sites of historical interest and talks by major historians

* Study in a beautiful city steeped in medieval history

Curious? Passionate? Ready to explore the medieval past in a medieval city? You’re in the right place. Our Medieval History course is personal, global, and built around helping you gain the skills and experience to shape your future career. Winchester’s BA Medieval History is your chance to explore the past in ways that will shape the rest of your life. 

You’ll learn from passionate medievalists who are experts in their fields, actively engaged in research and publication, and committed to supporting your growth. They’ll challenge your thinking, fuel your curiosity and support you every step of the way. And, as part of our close-knit community, your ideas will be heard, and your questions will always matter.

History achieved 100% for academic support as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2023 National Student Survey Our approach is hands-on, personalised and future-focused. You'll study in small, supportive groups where lecturers know your name and bring cutting-edge research into the classroom. Their expertise spans the full of the medieval past including deep expertise in early medieval history, including the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and the Wars of the Roses and Tudors – taught in a medieval city where these events actually happened. You could study topics like the Vikings Ages, the Middle Ages in computer games, early medieval women’s writing, and the Wars of the Roses – bringing the past to life in innovative ways. 

You’ll explore history through a blend of teaching styles – from traditional lectures and interactive workshops to field visits and group projects. Immersive study trips to cities like Berlin, Paris or Madrid will help bring global history to life. Guest speakers from top institutions, including the Imperial War Museum and British Museum, as well as sessions with alumni and industry professionals, will help connect your studies to your future. Winchester is King Alfred’s city, and its history is felt in every street.

With this historic city as your extended classroom and close links to London, you’ll have access to local heritage sites, museums, and archives like the Hampshire Record Office and the National Archives, working directly with the materials that bring the past to life. You’ll investigate digitised primary sources from the start and can engage with public history projects, pitch your own ideas, and take on creative challenges. Throughout your degree, we’ll encourage you to think big and apply your learning in practice. 

Whether it’s co-creating a public history project, pitching your dissertation idea, designing an exhibition, or contributing to a conservation initiative, there are endless ways to really make your mark. And if you're keen to take your studies further, Winchester offers a clear path right through to PhD.