Overview

Key Features

The Middle Ages-from the 4th to the 15th centuries-were a distinct historical and cultural period in a variety of civilizations, from Western Europe across the Mediterranean and the Middle East and on to southern and western Asia. Far from being the "Dark Ages," these centuries are rich in history, art, language, literature, music, and religious expression.

Scholars in this Medieval Studies program at Swarthmore College are inspired by an array of distinct intellectual experiences and breakthroughs. For example, a medieval scholar might study medieval Latin poetry accompanied by the tunes of the poems and appreciate how poetry has always been intimately connected with music. Or, a faculty member may have explored medieval cathedrals, castles and cloisters, and been inspired to want to know more about the lives and thoughts of the societies that produced those structures.

As one Swarthmore medieval scholar said, "one studies history of any sort to enter into conversation with the past so that we might learn from it insights helpful in our position to the present."

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Monsters, Marvels, And Mysteries: Beowulf To Paradise Lost

Gender, Sexuality, And The Body In Islamic Discourses

Poets, Saints, And Storytellers: The Poetry And Poetics Of Devotion In South Asian Religions

Old English/history Of The Language

Tolkien And Pullman And Their Literary Roots

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swarthmore, United States

Disciplines

History View 1568 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or QuestBridge Application

Swarthmore College Short Answer

$60 application fee or fee waiver

School report

School counselor recommendation

High school transcript

Midyear grades: If your school does not have midyear grades, please provide a midyear progress report from your teachers.

Two academic-subject teacher recommendations/evaluations

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68766 USD / year

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Out-of-State

68766 USD / year

≈ 68766 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

68766 USD / year

≈ 68766 USD / year

Living costs

Swarthmore

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Funding

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