Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (Research) Radboud University

Overview

The Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies (Research) programme at Radboud University  has a distinct focus on research-related knowledge and skills, and places emphasis on the theoretical and methodological aspects of the humanities in order to contribute to academic depth, interdisciplinarity and future flexibility. Students are trained to gain a deep understanding of the complexities of Europe in a changing and globalising world, and of the changing world of which Europe forms a part.

This Master's programme prepares for professional positions that require advanced academic competence. It will equip you with skills requisite for such positions in the Netherlands and abroad, in and outside of academia.

Career prospects

This Research Master’s prepares a multinational group of students for careers that require advanced research competences and skills. The jobs you can find yourself doing after graduating from this programme are extremely varied. Alumni of this programme have found positions as PhD students, researchers, policy officers, editors, curators and critics. They have worked at universities, museums, heritage institutions, archaeological agencies, publishing companies and text agencies.

Possible occupations

• Researcher at a cultural or scientific organisation or research centre
• Lecturer at an institution for higher education
• Policy-making official in the fields of culture and science
• Editor in the field of historical or cultural scholarship
• Staff member of a publishing company or text agency, usually with regard to scientific, historical or cultural journals
• Curator of a cultural heritage institution or in the museal sector
• Consultant for a political party
• Journalist or critic

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).