History: Ancient History

Universiteit Leiden

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Leiden University's MA History specialisation in Ancient History is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive and wide-ranging overview of the history of the Greek and Roman period.

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locatieLeiden
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66034
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track

						The postgraduate programme in Ancient History at Leiden University will provide you with a thorough grounding in several instrumental periods of ancient history, including the complex history of the Roman Republic; Civic life in Italy, Asia Minor and Egypt; Graeco-Roman religion; and the rise of early Judaism.

You will be able to collaborate with the outstanding scholars of the ancient history department as well as scholars active in other fields of History or the related fields of Classics, Ancient Philosophy, Classical Archaeology, Religious Studies and Near Eastern Cultures.

You will be able to pursue your interest in documentary texts as an additional option, where you can access Greek inscriptions and work alongside papyrologists at the Leiden Papyrological Institute.

Leiden University's History department was recently ranked 19th in the QS worldwide ranking.

					


					

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Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?

You will join a lively, ambitious, and international community.
You will be able to collaborate with the outstanding scholars of the ancient history department as well as scholars active in other fields of History or the related fields.
Selected students will be able to participate in the Europaeum Vaclav Havel MA Programme.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouw

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-ancient-history. The subjects can vary from year to year.

The MA Ancient History programme at Leiden University consists of an introductory literature course, two in-depth studies of one or more areas of interest, and an MA thesis, concluded by a final exam. The MA thesis work during the second semester is supported by a Thesis seminar.

You will cover an array of subjects, including:

The complex history of the Roman Republic;
Civic life in Italy, Asia Minor and Egypt;
Graeco-Roman religion;
The rise of Christianity.

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.

You will also 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.

The programme concludes with a thesis, and a final exam.

For a detailed overview of the curriculum, please visit: http://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/history-ancient-history

	1	2
	periode
The Emperor in the Roman World	10 EC
Research Seminar: The Last Pagan. Julian Apostata as Emperor and Intellectual keuzevak onderzoek	10 EC
Greek Papyrology keuzevak	10 EC
Optional Courses (MA History) keuzevak	10 EC
MA Thesis Seminar (Ancient History)
MA Thesis History & Final Exam	30 EC
Epigraphy keuzevak	10 EC
The unification of the Mediterranean		10 EC
Research Seminar: Diversities of doing Greek. 'Hellenisation' and 'Hellenism' in ancient Eurasia keuzevak onderzoek		10 EC
Research Seminar: 'Everyone will fear you': powerful objects in ancient religions keuzevak onderzoek		10 EC
Numismatics: A Practical Guide keuzevak		10 EC

taal van onderwijs	100% en
onderwijsopzet	85% zelfstudie 15% theorie
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

group discussion, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, self study

objectives

The programme has the following objectives:

To broaden and deepen the students' knowledge, understanding and skills, and train them in the use of scientific methods in the field of history;
To enable students to develop the following skills:

The ability to solve academic problems independently, critically and creatively;
The ability to analyse complex problems;
The ability to clearly report academic results;
3. To prepare students for an academic career or non-academic career.

honours-/excellence program Leiden Leadership Programme

The Leiden Leadership Programme (LLP) is an honours programme of 15 ECs on top of the regular master's curriculum. The programme consists of training courses, seminars and a practical assignment.

Are you looking for an extra challenge in addition to your Leiden master's programme? Are you adventurous enough to look beyond the borders of your own master's programme? The Leiden Leadership Programme may be just what you are looking for. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills. You will follow seminars and courses, as well as carrying out a practical assignment for a company or organisation as part of a small, multidisciplinary team. Your lecturers will be leading academics and experienced professionals from the business sector.

Students can apply who have:

Good study results in the bachelor's programme;
The ambition and motivation to develop leadership qualities;
A broad and interdisciplinary span of interest.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2020

aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2019
wettelijk tarief : € 2083 (€1042 in het eerste jaar)
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18300

1 september 2019

aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2019
wettelijk tarief : € 2083 (€1042 in het eerste jaar)
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 17500

1 september 2020

aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2083 (€1042 in het eerste jaar)
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18300

See: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/history/ancient-history/admission-and-application

toelatingseisen

basiskennis

vooropleiding
A bachelor's degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor's degree.

studie kosten

bron: Universiteit Leiden
bedrag	kostenpost
€ 10000	levensonderhoudper jaar

inbegrepen in collegegeld

examination

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	350	kamerhuur in Leidenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€	80	studieboeken en -spullen
€	29	drinken/snoep/snacks
€	77	uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€	30	contributies/abonnementen
€	132	vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€	42	vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€	45	overig

€	1218	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

254	studenten volgen deze opleiding
40%	daarvan is vrouw
20	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
15%	daarvan is vrouw
27713	studenten aan de Universiteit Leiden
59%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

studievereniging

HSVL

he HSVL is the historical student association of Leiden University. We organize a book sale for the bachelor and some second hand books, a variety of activities and trips within Europe. Most of the activities are linked to historical subjects, but we also organize parties and monthly drinks for some non-historical entertainment.

Op kamers in Leiden

31058	studenten studerend
12630	studenten woonachtig
€ 350	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
20 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Jordi Guardiola Cánaves

Jordi Guardiola Cánaves - Student Testimonial Ancient History Leiden University

One of the reasons for choosing the master's programme in Ancient History at Leiden University was its long-standing tradition in the study of History (the most used epigraphic system around the world is called Leiden Conventions).

Moreover, I fell in love with the city as soon as I arrived. Nonetheless, what appealed to me most was the content of the courses, which focus on social history and the history of mentalities and religions, with a special interest in anthropological issues.

Methodologically effective
I really liked how the courses were organised...

I felt that this method enhanced our critical thinking and improved our presentation skills. I also valued the high level of autonomy and flexibility of the courses, which allowed me to combine the whole master's programme with a part-time job in an international school.

Abilities to apply
I intend to pursue a career in education. The master's programme at Leiden University has made me realise how important it is for students to talk about History and to know that we can always reshape how we think about the past. Not only that, it has provided me with the confidence and independence to research and apply new techniques that may improve the quality of the learning process.

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Studievergelijker

Universiteit Leiden
Erasmus
RUG
Radboud Universiteit
UU
Amsterdam UVA
Amsterdam VU

1/32 Universiteit Leiden
Ancient History

€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur

20 eerstejaars

15% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

100% Engelstalig

	deze opleiding	landelijk
algemeen oordeel	4.0	3.9
inhoud	3.9	3.8
docenten	4.1	3.9
studiefaciliteiten	3.6	3.5
studielast	3.5	3.3
studiebegeleiding	3.7	3.5

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
UU	Leraar VHO godsdienst/levensbeschouwing full-time,part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Godsdienst en levensbeschouwing part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Griekse en Latijnse taal en cultuur part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
Tilburg University	Leraar VHO Maatschappijleer en Maatschappijwetenschappen dual educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Geschiedenis en staatsinrichting educational	geen aanvullende eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Godsdienst en levensbeschouwing educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Grieks, Latijn en Klassieke culturele vorming educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Latijn en Klassieke en culturele vorming educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen