Medieval Worlds: 500-1500

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
HIST 2001
Course ID icon
Course ID
200967
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course level icon
Course level
2
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes
alt
Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to explore some of the core features of European civilisation in the Middle Ages, such as medieval art, religion, and warfare. To this end, students will learn how to interpret a wide range of primary sources, including medieval chronicles, works of art, physical artefacts, and archaeological evidence. Students will engage critically with some of the key debates about the history of Europe in the Middle Ages. Students will also learn some of the techniques of comparative history by comparing medieval civilisation with other civilisations that existed during the period 500 to 1500.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the history of Europe in the Middle Ages
  • Identify and use effectively a wide variety of secondary sources relevant to the study of Europe in the Middle Ages
  • Contextualise and interpret a wide variety of primary sources, including medieval texts, images and physical artefacts
  • Construct and communicate evidence-based argument in a manner that is clear and persuasive
  • Make effective use of online resources and digital tools to research medieval history and communicate findings

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A