History
Leiden University
Master Postgraduate Leiden
Course description
| Qualification | Master of Arts |
| Field of study | Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts |
| Course summary | The History Master at Leiden University has a strong international orientation and focus on the study of European and non-European history in a global context, this is unique in the Netherlands. |
| Course description | The Master of History at Leiden University has a wide-reaching academic scope. The range of chairs in history which include most European and non-European areas, combined with the archive material available in Leiden University and in The Hague makes the study of nearly all areas of the world an option. To enable you to pursue your own interests as much as possible, the various specialisations have a thematic focus. Within these specialisations there are also possibilities to concentrate on Maritime History, Political Debate or Economic History. The programme offers you the chance to obtain a degree based on your own particular interests and ambitions. Its strong international orientation and focus on the study of European and non-European history in a global context gives the Leiden MA in History a unique character in the Netherlands. * Leiden University's History department was recently ranked 19th in the QS worldwide ranking. |
| Study subjects | For an overview of the subjects offered by this programme in the current year, check out the e-Prospectus: http://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/history . The subjects can vary from year to year. |
| Course objectives | Our programme has the following objectives: * To enable you to acquire academic knowledge, understanding and skills, and to train you in the use of scientific methods in the field of history; * To enable you to develop the following academic and professional skills like an independent academic reasoning and conduct, the ability to analyse complex problems, and academic reporting; * To prepare you for an academic career and further education or to prepare you for a career outside the academia. |
| ECTS credits | 60.00 |
| Duration |
12 month(s)
full-time |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Instruction modes | group discussion, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, tutorial, self study |
| Accreditation | NVAO |
About the institution
| Department | Faculty of Humanities |
| Information about the institution | High-quality education, a broad choice of programmes and all complemented with personal support make Leiden University the perfect option for successfully taking your studies to the next level. |
Admission
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12 month(s) full-time |
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| Tuition fees |
In short, the following rules apply:
Make sure you contact your institution to find out what rate applies to you. The rates listed here are estimates. |
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| Scholarships |
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship programme (LExS) For more scholarships, visit: www.grantfinder.nl |
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| Course website | More information about the course |
Contact
| Contact information for the study programme |
Studielijn Universiteit Leiden
studielijn@leidenuniv.nl History Coordinator Of Studies
mahistory@hum.leidenuniv.nl |
| Contact information for the institution |
Studielijn Universiteit Leidenstudy info studielijn@leidenuniv.nl |
| Telephone number | +31 (071)5271111 |
| Course website | More information about the course |
| Institution website | More information about the institution |
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