
Overview
Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds at Radboud University offers a unique programme covering ancient and medieval history, by focusing on Byzantium, the Islamic world and Western Europe in contact and conflict. Taught by a group of specialists who are internationally renowned in their respective fields of expertise, the programme offers a broad treatment of the major questions in facing Mediterranean history and its relevance for today.
Topics include:
- Cultural identity and cultural memory
- Regionalism, colonialism and conquest
- Continuity and change over the ancient and medieval periods
- Tradition and ideology
- Economic history and trade, including numismatics
- Inter-religious contact, influence and acculturation
At the same time, the programme gives you the freedom of in-depth study through specialised courses and projects, depending on your own interests and future perspectives.
Future career opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s specialisation in Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds are able to address major questions in the development of the Mediterranean as a centre of trade, culture and religion throughout the ancient and medieval periods. Our graduates can identify the reasons behind the Mediterranean’s importance and legacy from antiquity to the present day, as an area of intense contact but also conflict, with crucial importance for understanding current developments. Besides this, they are also able to analyse historical debates and tackle problems related to reflect on the (re)presentation of historical developments.
In addition to these broad skills, our graduates have also concentrated on a number of very specific historical phenomena and how to contextualise these. They have acquired skills that open a broad range number of career options to them. Our specialisation has produced graduates that are appreciated by employers for their insightfulness and analytical skills. They have learned how to delve into historical documents, master their contents, and communicate their findings.
Our graduates have found employment in public relations, industrial and public service management, librarianship, archive and museum work, teaching, lecturing and journalism.
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Courses include:
- Global Dynamics in Antiquity of the Middle Ages
- Historiography and Theory
- Research Seminar: City Life in the Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean
- Elective: Internship, projectcollege or study abroad
- Master's Thesis Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , National
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- 31 January for non-EU/EEA students who want to apply for a scholarship.
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Campus Location
- Nijmegen, Netherlands
Disciplines
History Ancient History Classics View 13 other Masters in Classics in NetherlandsExplore more key information
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Your admission into this programme depends on your previous education. You are admissible if you have a completed a Bachelor's degree in History (USA = major in History) or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a related field like Classics or Archaeology. Your degree has to be equivalent to a Dutch research university diploma.
- If you do not meet these admission requirements, it may be possible to take a one-year pre-Master’s programme and enrol in the Master’s programme a year later, after successful completion of the pre-Master's.
- The Admission Board will determine if an international student has the required knowledge to be admitted.
- Please check the university's website for additional requirements.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
18404 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18404 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.
- Statutory tuition fee €2,601.00 per year
- Institutional tuition fee EEA €13,784.00 per year
Living costs for Nijmegen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
We have a number of scholarships available only for international Master’s students. You can find the full list, including details about eligibility requirements and how to apply, on the university's website.
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