History (Research): Societies and Institutions
| Degree: | Master of Arts in History (Research): Societies and Institutions |
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| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English. Classes for which reading knowledge of Dutch is required may be taught in Dutch. |
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The two-year Research Master’s in History offers you the chance to determine a study based on your own particular interests and ambitions. With five specialisations on offer—each containing a number of specific subjects—you will pay specific attention to the development of theories on historical processes, historiography and methodology of historical research.
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The two-year Research Master’s in History is an outstanding preparation for a PhD in history within or outside Leiden University. You write an elaborate thesis under the supervision of an expert in the field which potentially serves as an excellent starting point for a PhD dissertation. You experience the riches and challenges of academia not only via frequent meetings with your tutor, but also during the Institute’s monthly seminar in which staff members and research master’s students discuss one another’s research findings and exchange scholarly views and insights. You are encouraged to spend the third semester of your research master’s abroad taking a few optional courses and conducting research for your thesis. Those who aim for a position outside academia will discover that the depth and scope of the Research Master’s in History allows you to successfully venture on a career in education, administration, heritage, journalism, business, any many more.
