Migration and Global Interdependence

Specialisation of: History
Degree: Master of Arts in History
Mode of Study: Full-time and part-time
Duration: 1 year (full time); 1,5 years (part time)
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 66034
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Migration, integration, discrimination, urbanisation, citizenship, social cohesion, civil society, global interactions and economic crises: all these are currently major topics of political and public debate. They are the issues around which the Migration and Global Interdependence specialisation centres.

Programme

The programme consists of an introductory course, an in-depth study of one or more areas of interest and a final exam and thesis.

Introductory Course

The introductory course is taught in the form of an intensive literature seminar, in which you will be given an outline of issues relevant to the particular discipline on the basis of secondary literature.

In-depth study

You will follow a research seminar where you will carry out research on the basis of original source materials or published documents. Besides this, you will follow an optional course to develop additional knowledge and skills or another research seminar.

Exam and Thesis

The programme concludes with a thesis and a final exam.

Take part in our gatherings

We want our students to be part of the academic community that is formed by our staff. You will be invited to take part in our social and academic gatherings, among which are the bi-monthly gatherings where the members of staff present new research.

Most up-to-date course information can be found in the e-prospectus.

History students on excursion

Thesis subjects

What are the thesis’s subjects?

  • Caspar Mulders, Let Freedom Howl In Rage – Free Jazz and the Politics of Black Emancipation
  • Jasper Verspaandonk, Orangeism: A Popular Mass Movement 1821-1871
  • Tijmen Wollaars, United States Congressional Redistricting: A Necessary Evil. The Esscence of Fair Representation as a Tool for Vote Dilution