Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Are you interested in the history, literature and culture of classical, medieval and early modern civilizations? Do you aspire to a career in research? This 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
honoursheeft honours track

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 explore the similarities and differences between these periods and to gain fundamental insights into the cultural developments and changes of premodern times. You will 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 one main focus (History, Literature or Classics) within our 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 will collaborate with our top researchers on their academic projects. You can also spend a study period abroad at one of our partner universities. To complete your studies you will write an MA thesis on a subject of your own choice and specialism under the guidance of our academic team, which will give you a firm basis for further studies at PhD level.

Sign up now for our information session during the Online Master's Week from 20-24 March!

Waarom aan de RUG?

  • Intensive supervision by high-quality researchers in small groups of students
  • Unique interdisciplinary approach that allows students to embed their specialisation in wider diachronic or synchronic fields
  • 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 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 follow 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.
periode
1234
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

specialisaties

specialisatie Premodern History



If you are studying History, are interested in the older period (Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Early-Modern Era) and have achieved good study results so far, the Premodern History specialization within this Research Master's track might be right up your street.

specialisatie Premodern Literature (English)



If you are studying English Language and Culture, are interested in the older periods (Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Early-Modern Era) and have achieved good study results so far, the English Premodern Literature specialization within this Research Master's track might be right up your street.

specialisatie Premodern Literature (Dutch)



If you are studying Dutch Language and Culture, are interested in the older periods (Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Early-Modern Era) and have achieved good study results so far, the Dutch Premodern Literature specialization within this Research Master's track might be right up your street.

specialisatie Classics



If you are studying Classics, are interested in taking an interdisciplinary approach to classical history and would also like to explore other periods (the Middle Ages and the Early-Modern Era), and have achieved good study results so far, the Classics specialization within this Research Master's track might be right up your street.

specialisatie Master's placement

During this Master's track, you can follow a placement for ECTS credit points.

It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the Office for Student Affairs can offer help with this where necessary.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
onderwijsopzet25% zelfstudie
50% theorie
25% praktijk
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
literature study, oral presentation, research, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, group discussion, self evaluation, individual assignment, self study, integration module, seminar
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.
honours-/excellence program Master's Honours Programme

The Master's Honours Programme was developed especially for students who want to get more from their studies.

It is a programme worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's programme. It is a one-year interdisciplinary programme that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.

Toelating en kosten

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
Excellent academic record.

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 letters of recommendation from relevant experts.

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

estimated monthly costs

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bedragkostenpost
€ 303kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€ 22internet+tv
€ 152boodschappen/kostgeld
€ 32telefoon
€ 117verzekeringen
€ 172collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€ 80studieboeken en -spullen
€ 29drinken/snoep/snacks
€ 77uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€ 30contributies/abonnementen
€ 132vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€ 42vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€ 45overig
€ 1171totale 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.

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Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

25 studenten volgen deze opleiding
36% daarvan is vrouw
1 eerstejaars gestart in 2017
100% daarvan is vrouw
29331 studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51% daarvan is vrouw
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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.

Op kamers in Groningen

55216studenten studerend
31914studenten woonachtig   
€ 303gemiddelde kamerprijs
kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m2gemiddelde kameroppervlak
kamer beschikbaarheid
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aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Student Alexandros Tsouris
I choose the courses that are fitting my interests: ancient history

I applied at several universities but chose Groningen because of the interdisciplinarity of the programme and the fact that in contrast to other universities, Groningen offers a two-year track instead of one. More importantly, the lesser amount of tuition fees, comparing to other countries, has been an important motivation for doing my master's degree here in the Netherlands.The advantage of this programme is that it offers the opportunity to structure the programme as you want. I choose the courses that are fitting my interests: ancient history...
A great asset of the programme is that some courses include excursions to other countries. For instance, in the first semester we visited Rome and this has been a great and unique experience for me. Not only did we have the opportunity to visit a lot of sites and museums, but also to experience academic work on site, that is presenting certain monuments, in front of the monuments, rather than via a pc.Furthermore, I find it very convenient that there are not many exams in the programme. They do not count my development as a student on a strict basis of reproducing knowledge, but they want to see my interpretation and my research. Although the programme has disadvantages sometimes, in general lines this approach is fulfilling for me. For the future I would like to continue with my research since I have plans to do a PhD.


lees verder ...
PhD student at the University of Groningen

After completing my Bachelor's degree programme in English Language and Culture I was on the lookout for more depth and specialization. This Research Master's track was just what I was looking for. I was also able to broaden my knowledge by following a number of private seminars and tutorials.One of the most enjoyable and successful parts of my degree was the tutorial that I set up with my fellow students, The Skelton Project. We worked on a website with digital editions of poems by the medieval poet John Skelton...
In the Research Master’s track we didn’t just conduct research, but developed other skills too. Organizing the conference in the first year, for instance, was good preparation for the organizational side of the academic world. If I hadn’t made the decision to do the Research Master’s track in Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies I wouldn’t be where I am now as a PhD student at the University of Groningen. In my PhD research, I am analysing medieval manuscripts containing agricultural texts that English landowners would have read. My interest in this topic was aroused when I was studying the development of this kind of text for my Master’s thesis.


lees verder ...

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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 Univ

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