History
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
locatieGroningen |
diplomaMA |
typeregulier, 60 EC |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig Dutch volledig English |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code66034 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
All these questions apply historical knowledge and methods to present-day challenges, which is the core aim of the Master’s programme History at the University of Groningen: to provide insight into current issues from a historical perspective with an emphasis on practical historical applications at an academic level.
The Master History consists of three tracks:
- History and Heritage Consultancy
- Politics, Organizations and Learning Histories
- Un/sustainable Societies: Past, Present and Future
By choosing these tracks, you will be trained to curate a historical exhibition, apply digital techniques in the field of heritage management, interpret and evaluate cross-border historical phenomena and formulate policy advice, or analyse the consequences of processes of change in organizations and companies.
Students wishing to pursue an academic career may also be interested in the two-year Research Masters Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies or Modern History and International Relations, while those wishing to become a secondary school teacher can combine the Master’s programme History with an Educational Master (in Dutch).
You can follow this programme both full-time and part-time.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- A unique emphasis on the practical application of historical knowledge and methodology
- Three tracks that focus on the necessary academic and professional skills to increase your employability in the professional field
- A variety of innovative teaching methods, such as seminars, methodological courses, placements, practical assignments etc.
- Tailor-made: design your own programme that meets your interests
- An international and pleasant study environment with many research resources
Studieprogramma
tracks
track History and Heritage Consultancy
How does Ukraine protect its monuments in the current war? Which policies should Dutch authorities develop concerning art stolen during the Second World War? What should done with disputed statues related to Europe's colonial past?.These types of questions are pressing in our changing world, in which conflict and inequality necessitate us to rethink our attitudes towards the past and its cultural and material heritage. The Master’s track History and Heritage Consultancy at the University of Groningen teaches you how to expertly approach questions about the meaning and uses of (contested) heritage. The track is unique in its dual focus on historical analysis of heritage and professional skills—such as effective communication, grant writing and project management—required for working in the heritage and public sectors.History and Heritage Consultancy offers a broad range of methodological and research courses, which allows for a specialization in your personal field of interest and flexibility in your planning. You learn to interrogate the complexities of history and heritage present in buildings, objects, practices, customs and opinions of the past. You also develop relevant professional skills—for example, by completing assignments for public or heritage institutions, such as the Groninger Museum—which prepare you for immediate employment in the field of history and heritage.You can follow this programme both full-time and part-time.
track Politics, Organizations and Learning Histories
How can historians help tackle problems within organizations? How can historical knowledge and skills detect blind spots in organizations and thereby improve their effectiveness and social impact?
The Master’s track Politics, Organizations and Learning Histories at the University of Groningen prepares you to answer these types of questions about the inner workings of organizations. You are taught how to gain historical insight in long-term problems within organizations and how to solve these, after which you become an expert in using the past to solve current issues. The track is unique in its implementation of historical thinking to all kinds of organizations.The track focuses on the interconnection of politics and policy, democracy and legitimacy, and on the implementation and legal aspects of policy. You will contribute to solving societal problems by implementing historical knowledge and research by developing Learning Histories. This theory-based but practically applicable method requires the writing of a narrative that reveals certain blind spots within an organization’s past by analysing sources and conducting interviews. During your studies, you will be assigned to an organization to develop and practise these skills in a practical manner.You can follow this programme both full-time and part-time.Sign up now for the Master's Week from 18-22 March!
track Un/sustainable societies: Past, Present and Future
Could climate change have impacted the fall of the Roman Empire? How do societies historically cope with crises, such as flooding or warfare? How can we understand wealth disparities from a historical perspective?.The Master’s track Un/sustainable Societies: Past, Present and Future at the University of Groningen teaches you to utilize historical knowledge and methods to address contemporary developments regarding the (un)sustainability of societies, thereby making you an expert in this field. The track is unique in its focus to learn historians to comprehend societal challenges and to contribute to related public debates from a historical perspective.Issues such as global inequality, environmental changes and democracy all have a long history. Knowledge of their history contributes to a better-informed public, concrete solutions and more sustainable policies. Therefore, you learn to identify, situate and analyse historical trends, to acquire in-depth historical knowledge as well as advanced skills and methods to conduct historical research, and to interrogate the complex interrelation of the past and present. With the aim of learning how to ask relevant questions and to formulate historical arguments in current debates, you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for connecting the past to current issues and how to conduct debates on future challenges.You can follow this programme both full-time and part-time.Sign up now for the Master's Week from 18-22 March!
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% nl 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
study guidance
Each Master's degree programme has a study advisor whom you can contact if you have questions or need advice about your degree programme and other study-related matters. Everything you discuss will be treated confidentially. If you have a more complex problem, for example study delay, a performance disability or if you are ill for a long time, you should contact a student counsellor.In addition, you can also follow various courses at the Study Support section of the Student Service Centre (SSC), for example on study stress and holding presentations.
study abroad
A study period abroad can be combined with the placement and/or the Master's final assignment. You could also follow a seminar at a university abroad.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18700
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
Please use this step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure.
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
Students with the following academic background are admissible to this Master's track:
- A Bachelor's degree in History
- A Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, who have successfully completed the Minor in History (max. 30 ECTS)
taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 180. Students who gained a Bachelor's degree certificate from an English-taught degree programme, will automatically meet the language requirements.
De stad
studievereniging
Ubbo Emmius
Ubbo Emmius is the study association of the History department at the University of Groningen.The association organizes a broad set of activities year-round. These can vary from social, study related, career or even activities that focus on all together. Not only this, but you can also get a nice discount on all your study books if you order them through us. The organization of the activities lies, for the main part, with the 17 committees that Ubbo has. There is for example the Career Committee, the Party Committee, the Travel Committee and the list goes on. All in all being a member of Ubbo is a great addition to your time as a student! For a full overview of who we are and what we do, you can take a look on our website or social media.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Geschiedenis
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
100% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
History and Heritage Consultancy
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig 99% Engelstalig |
Politics, Organizations and Learning Histories
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig 99% Engelstalig |
Past, Present and Future
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig 99% Engelstalig |
History
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Ancient History
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
15% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Politics, Culture and National Identities, 1789 to the Present
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
15% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Economic History
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Europe 1000-1800
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
15% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Colonial and Global History
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
15% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Cities, Migration and Global Interdependence
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
15% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Governance of Migration and Diversity
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Heritage and Postcolonial Studies
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Maritime History
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
History
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
15% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Geschiedenis en Actualiteit
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Geschiedenis
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Politiek en Parlement
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Cities, Migration and Global Interdependence: Governance of Migration and Diversity
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Cultuurgeschiedenis van modern Europa
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
30 eerstejaars |
?% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
Stadsgeschiedenis
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
American Studies
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Geschiedenis
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Geschiedenis van de internationale betrekkingen
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Militaire geschiedenis
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Holocaust and Genocide Studies
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Duitslandstudies
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
50% Nederlandstalig |
Publieksgeschiedenis
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Gouden Eeuw
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
11 eerstejaars |
45% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Religion and Society
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Medical and Health Humanities
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
20 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Global History and International Studies
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
18 eerstejaars |
38% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Geschiedenis
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
2 eerstejaars |
50% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
After completing the Master's programme, you are able to think in a critical and problem-oriented way. You can process a large amount of information and present the outcomes with great clarity. Many historians find work in journalism, museums, at cultural organizations or in publishing. They can go into politics as well, or find jobs in governmental organizations or in business. Our Master's tracks have proven themselves for providing graduates the tools to find employment as:
- Journalist
- Editor
- Policy advisor or officer
- Officer European Parliament
- Head of educational services at a cultural institution
- Teacher
- Communications Advisor
- Editor and journalist in various media
- Researcher
- Manager in a business
- Curator at a cultural institution
- Advisor to businesses or government
- Coordinator in education, events and so forth
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Utrecht University | Leraar VHO godsdienst/levensbeschouwing full-time,part-time educational | + aanv. eisen |
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University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Geschiedenis en staatsinrichting part-time educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
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