Study programmes

The two-year Master program in English, Applied Middle Ages, is conducted at the Faculty of Humanities a Faculty of Art in the form of two study plans. The first one, realized primarily at the Faculty of Humanities, is an international joint degree based on collaboration with Central European University (Vienna), University of Iceland (Reykjavík), and National University of Ireland (Maynooth). It stands as a unique offering within the broader European context and addresses the growing need to engage with the increasing utilization of medieval themes in contemporary culture, as well as their exploitation for ideological purposes.Its comparative aspect compensates for the traditional research conducted within individual philologies, portraying the medieval period as a dynamic realm where themes, subjects, and concepts have perpetually evolved and continue to transform in their reception. Internships expose students to institutions where their knowledge can be used during their studies. Designed for students worldwide, this study plan not only provides international exposure and an understanding of comparative medieval studies methods, but also fosters proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing English at an academic level, among other skills. Moreover, by emphasizing the contemporary applications and misuses of medieval themes, students are equipped to extend their expertise beyond academia, finding roles in media or civil society. This study plan cultivates experts capable of bridging academic discourse and public debate, enabling them to bring historical knowledge into the public sphere through historically informed journalism, documentary filmmaking, exhibition curation, and educational online resource development. The skills and competencies acquired in the realm of digital humanities are readily transferable to other domains, enhancing students' professional prospects.