Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

Are you interested in the history, literature or culture of classical, medieval or early modern civilizations? Do you aspire to a career in research? This Research Master's track is just what you are looking for.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA
typeonderzoek, 120 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60139
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

This two-year Research Master's track focuses on Classical Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Early Modernity in Europe and the Middle East. The programme gives you the opportunity to specialize in your chosen area of research, as well as to explore the similarities and differences between the range of periods studied within the programme. You receive a thorough training in today’s relevant research tools for studying the premodern world, including digital humanities.

Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies offers a multidisciplinary and international environment. Depending on your background and research interests, you can choose to concentrate on one or more of the areas (History, Literature or Classics) within this interdisciplinary programme.

You can design your own research profile to fit your interests. The programme provides specialist, tailor-made tutorials and courses on theory and method. You collaborate with our top researchers on their academic projects and can spend a study period abroad at one of our partner universities. To complete your studies you write an MA thesis on a subject of your own choice and specialisation, which will give you a firm basis for further studies at PhD level.

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

  • Intensive supervision by internationally known researchers in small groups of students
  • Opportunity to study your own specialty, as well as to benefit from a unique interdisciplinary context
  • A tailor-made programme that trains students to deepen their specialist knowledge and skills according to their research interests though individual tutorials
  • The opportunity to take part in excellent research projects in master placements

Studieprogramma

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opbouwStudents shape 60 ECTS of their programme individually in consultation with the Director of Studies: 20 ECTS should be chosen from the seminars offered by the Master's programmes in History, Classics and Literary Studies. 10 ECTS of the programme consists of seminars taken at the Dutch National Research Schools. For the remaining 30 ECTS students may take research seminars offered by other Dutch or foreign universities, arrange individual or group tutorials, or take up a research placement.
1e jaar Students take three core modules in the first year. Approaches to Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Early Modern Times offers a theoretical and methodological overview of interdisciplinary analysis and includes a week-long seminar at the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR). Digital Approaches to the Premodern World familiarizes students with the field of digital humanities and their uses in premodern studies. In the CMEMS Seminar students will organize a small-scale academic conference.
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Digital approaches to the premodern world
5 EC
Approaches of Antiquity, Middle Ages and Early Modern Times
10 EC
Research seminar I
15 EC
Research Seminar II
10 EC
CMEMS Seminar
10 EC
Research Seminar III
10 EC
2e jaar The second year comprises the Master Thesis and the core module Careers in Research and Society, which prepares students for the labour market as academics trained in the specific interdisciplinary field of Classical, Medieval, and Early Modern Studies. It includes workshops on how to write a PhD proposal and find PhD positions. The Master Thesis allows students to write a substantial study of independent academic research on their chosen area of specialization.
periode
1234
CMEMS: Specialization 1 keuzevak
10 EC
CMEMS: Specialization 2 keuzevak
10 EC
CMEMS: Specialization 3 keuzevak
5 EC
Careers in Research and Society
5 EC
ReMa Thesis CMEMS
30 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, lecture, literature study, research, research proposal, oral presentation, self evaluation, self study, seminar, tutorial
objectives
After completion of this programme students are able to participate as independent researchers in the study of culture in pre-modern and early modern society.
study guidance
In their first year, each student will have an academic mentor with an expertise in their chosen field of interest. Besides, study advisors are available to help students with more personal questions related to their studies.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2025

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18700

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
BA degree in:

  • History
  • Classics
  • Medieval Studies
  • a European language and culture study (with a specialization in literature and culture)
  • another related field

cijferlijst
An excellent academic record: An overview of the results achieved so far within the Bachelor's degree programme and/or other university degree programmes is required.

resumee
A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

taaltoets
Additional English language requirement: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 100 (with a minimum score on speaking and writing of 25 (each)), or an IELTS score of 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 185.

reference letter
Two personal letters of recommendation from staff members who can comment on the students' affinity with and capacities for research.

motivatiebrief
A letter outlining the prospective student's motivation for selecting the programme and Research Master's track, including their expectations and interests.

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.
Synthesis
Synthesis is the new study association for all Research Master students from the Faculty of Arts. Synthesis is both a social network and a platform for the academic development of young scholars. Given our shared interest in academic research, Synthesis organizes a variety of seminars, lectures and workshops about academic skills or career strategy with interesting speakers from different fields.
Synthesis also aims to create and maintain an active Research Master community by organizing social activities such as drinks, dinners and fun trips. Join our Facebook group for more information.

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/12 University of Groningen
Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
1 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
2/12 University of Groningen
Geschiedenis
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
1 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
3/12 Leiden University
Colonial and Global History
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
8 eerstejaars
37% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
4/12 Leiden University
History (Research)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
8 eerstejaars
37% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
5/12 Leiden University
Europe 1000-1800
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
8 eerstejaars
37% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
6/12 Leiden University
Cities, Migration and Global Interdependence
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
8 eerstejaars
37% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
7/12 Leiden University
Politics, Culture and National Identities, 1789 to the Present
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
8 eerstejaars
37% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
8/12 Leiden University
Ancient History
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
8 eerstejaars
37% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
9/12 Utrecht University
History
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur
11 eerstejaars
?% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
10/12 Utrecht University
Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
?% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
11/12 University of Amsterdam
Geschiedenis (research MA)
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Nederlandstalig
> bekijk opleiding
12/12 University of Amsterdam
Geschiedenis (Educatie en communicatie)
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Nederlandstalig
> bekijk opleiding
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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies offers many opportunities for developing academic and professional skills and knowledge. Among others, the module Careers in Research and Society will help students to identify and sharpen their skills set acquired during their studies. After graduation, many of our students will endeavour to obtain a place as a PhD researcher.

Students are informed about the possibilities and pitfalls involved in applying for PhD positions inside and outside the University of Groningen. Each student will have to include a PhD proposal in his or her Master's thesis. Approximately 50% of our alumni have successfully obtained a PhD position.

Students also have the opportunity to build up experience in the form of internships in a cultural institution with a research component, such as Tresoar in Leeuwarden or the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) in Amsterdam.

Finally, we want to cater for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching. To this end we have created a fast track that allows students to integrate part of the Master of Arts in Teaching programme into their own programme.



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Contact

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Prof. Dr. Felix Budelmann

Programme Coordinator

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Caroline Dijkema

Study Advisor

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Mireya Harmsen MA

coordinator: for all questions regarding application

E: rema.arts@rug.nl
Chris Zeeman

Student Ambassador

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