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Overview
The broad range of expertise of our History Department pertains to the following areas of (early) modern history:
- political history
- cultural history
- history of international relations and conflict studies
- economic and social history
Courses of the History programme at Utrecht University are taught in small groups by first-rate instructors. You will learn advanced research skills whilst developing historical expertise in your specific areas of interest. We will also challenge you to connect your work to ongoing scholarly debates and to reflect on current affairs.
To develop your skills as an independent researcher, you will have the opportunity to pursue a research internship with a variety of professional organisations. You can also choose to spend one semester abroad at a major research university.
Career Prospects
After successful completion of the programme, you are fully qualified to apply for PhD positions. Additionally, you will find that your excellent research skills are also in demand with non-academic public and private organisations. We encourage our students to explore these job opportunities outside academia.
Adoption research shows: role of historians is indispensable in government research. Graduates of the History programme, Yannick Balk and Juul Dreesen, were involved in the realisation of the report on possible abuses in intercountry / foreign adoptions in the past, and the role of the Dutch government and adoption mediators.Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals Of Historical Research
- Research Competencies
- Methods Of Historical Research
- Research Seminar
- History Research Design
- Research School OGK
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 93
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Ancient History Modern History View 34 other Masters in Ancient History in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 93
Other requirements
General requirements
This is a selective Master's. You will be considered for admission to the research Master’s programme in History if you have a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university (or foreign equivalent) and can demonstrate the following knowledge, insight, and skills:
- You have a strong overall academic record and a clear interest in historical research, shown by having taken at least 45 EC in History at the Bachelor’s level (or equivalent) and high grades in relevant courses.
- You are able to design, perform, and report on research based on primary or secondary sources, as evidenced by a relevant research paper or Bachelor’s thesis.
- You have experience locating primary historical sources and analysing them critically, as evidenced in your writing sample and/or motivation letter.
- You have a proven ability to do independent historical research, which is discussed in your motivation letter and/or clearly evident from your CV.
Tuition Fee
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International
18332 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18332 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Utrecht
900 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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