Medieval Studies

The Medieval Studies Program involves students in the depth of history and challenges them to analyze problems with more than one culture and time period in view. The University of Oregon possesses a commitment to international awareness and understanding, an undertaking only possible by knowing and reflecting on the past, as well as on our local and global present and future.

What You Can Do with a Degree in Medieval Studies

Students may enroll in graduate programs either within medieval studies or within traditional fields, such as English or history, where they can focus on medieval culture. Medieval studies majors have many avenues to explore careers, including:

  • Business
  • Computer technology
  • Law
  • Library science/archiving
  • Linguistics
  • Public service
  • Publishing
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Writing 

Our Degree Programs

Medieval studies provides an excellent general education or a solid base for graduate work in a more specialized area. We offer both a major and a minor in medieval studies.

Medieval Castle ruins

Learn from Experts in the Field

As part of the UO, a comprehensive research university, medieval studies offers undergraduates the benefits of active and professional research faculty.

Medieval tapestry

Get Real-world Experience

Our students extend their learning beyond the classroom through numerous experiential learning opportunities. Immerse yourself in another culture while studying abroad, develop vital job skills in an internship, or conduct original research on a topic that sparks your interest.

Scholarships and Funding

Students in the Department of Medieval Studies can seek funding through the College of Arts and Sciences, which awards various scholarships both to incoming students and to those already attending the UO.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Academic Support

Our academic advisors can help students understand their major or minor requirements, plan their course of study, explore study abroad opportunities, and more.

Undergraduate Advising

Humanities News and Events

THEATRE ARTS — Mary Jungels Goodyear, MFA ’05, may be a new theatre arts professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, but her skills and interests go well beyond her role in teaching scenic design.
THEATRE ARTS — Love, mischief and mistaken intentions take center stage this winter as University Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare. Directed by Jerry Ferraccio, the production marks the grand reopening of Robinson Theatre and runs Feb. 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1. 
STUDY ABROAD — The Arlene Schnitzer Study Abroad Scholarship is a new opportunity for students majoring in one of the programs offered by the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages to experience its interdisciplinary curriculum out in the world.

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London Academic Year Programs Information Session
Feb12
London Academic Year Programs Information Session Feb 12 McKenzie Hall
Virtual Internships Info Session
Feb12
Virtual Internships Info Session Feb 12 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
UNHOUSED: The Politics and Criminalization of Homelessness from Big Cities to Small Towns, featuring Chris Herring (UCLA) and Claire Herbert (UO).
Feb12
UNHOUSED: The Politics and Criminalization of Homelessness from Big Cities to Small Towns, featuring Chris Herring (UCLA) and Claire Herbert (UO). Feb 12 William W. Knight Law Center
CAS CareerLab Headshots
Feb13
CAS CareerLab Headshots Feb 13 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
SHL Night at the Opera
Feb13
SHL Night at the Opera Feb 13 McArthur Court
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb13
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 13 Robinson Theatre
"Much Ado About Nothing"
Feb14
"Much Ado About Nothing" Feb 14 Robinson Theatre
Department of History Coffee Hour
Feb17
Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 17 McKenzie Hall
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean"
Feb17
Kritish Rajbhandari, "India from the Indian Ocean" Feb 17 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
Feb18
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Feb 18

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