Students may broaden their knowledge in a number of ways. They can participate in relevant education abroad programs, undertake internships in museum curatorial work and archival preservation, and participate in societies dedicated to recreating aspects of medieval life. Penn State is host to an annual Medieval Studies Conference, now in its twelfth year, with speakers from throughout the world. The bachelor of arts degree in Medieval Studies prepares students for those careers which require a broad knowledge of the humanities, such as publishing, teaching, or museum curatorship, to list only a few examples. Many students combine a Medieval Studies major with another undergraduate major such as art history, broadcasting, art, or any of the liberal arts majors.
Graduate work is required for teaching at the college or university level.
Many students continue their work in medieval studies or related fields including art, art history, music, literature, music, philosophy, or theater.