International Relations

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then this degree programme is exactly 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-code60820
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track

The Research Master's degree in International Relations consists of the two-year Master's track in Modern History and International Relations. You can also take this track as a specialisation of the Master's degree programme in History (research).

This programme teaches you to carry out independent academic research and to explore recent developments in the field of modern history and international relations. You will study relevant theoretical and methodological backgrounds as well. In addition, the programme includes subjects such as international political economy, the history of cultural identity and European cooperation and integration.

As a student of this programme you will work in small groups and are supervised by highly qualified researchers. The programme is closely related to the research carried out at the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG) and the N.W. Posthumus Institute.

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
  • A challenging multidisciplinary approach

Studieprogramma

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tracks

track Modern History and International Relations

Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then this track is exactly what you are looking for.

You can take the Master's track in Modern History and International Relations as a specialization within the Research Master's degree in History or the Research Master's degree in International Relations.

The two-year Master's track in Modern History and International Relations teaches you to carry out independent academic research in the fields of modern and contemporary history and international relations. You will explore recent developments in these fields and study relevant theoretical and methodological backgrounds. You will learn about subjects such as international political economy, the history of cultural identity and European cooperation and integration.

As a student of this programme you work in small groups and are supervised by highly qualified researchers. The programme is closely related to the research carried out at the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG) and the N.W. Posthumus Institute.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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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.

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

startmomenten

1 februari 2024

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2023
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2023

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2314 (€1157 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 13600
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 16000

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Please note: Would you like to start this degree programme on February 1 2023, by means of the temporary suspension of the Bachelor's-before-Master's rule? Then please contact the study advisor (under the "Contact" button) for more information.




toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
BA degree in:

  • History
  • International Relations
  • American Studies
  • another related field

cijferlijst
Excellent academic record.

taaltoets
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 100 (with a minimum of 25 on writing skills), or IELTS 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.

studie kosten
bron: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 10000levensonderhoudper jaar

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
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.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

14 studenten volgen deze opleiding
43% daarvan is vrouw
4 eerstejaars gestart in 2017
75% daarvan is vrouw
29331 studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51% daarvan is vrouw
bron: StudieData

studievereniging

Clio
Clio is the study association of International Relations and International Organization at the University of Groningen.
It has around 1000 members and is one of the largest study associations in Groningen and the largest study association at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organises numerous events including parties, workshops, excursions and offers services like high-quality summaries, the internship database and various discounts around Groningen.
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
bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Elisa Tuijnder
I specialized in African Studies and International Development

After gaining my Bachelor's degree in History I started the Research Master's degree programme in Modern History and International Relations at the University of Groningen. My History programme was rather broad-based and I knew that this Master's programme offered a lot of room for personal preferences and specialization. During my Master's I specialized in African Studies and International Development.In the first year I followed several research seminars on Africa, and in the second I started a placement at the African Studies Centre in Leiden...
I then moved to the UK to complete my specialization. I liked it so much that I decided to stay and write my Master's thesis on school systems in Congo (DRC). My thesis analyses a potential new development in the provision of education by non-state actors such as religious institutions. This is a topic that will lead us to debates and questions such as: 'Can we use religion for development cooperation?'In the future I would like to work for an international advisory centre, or perhaps as an operational manager for an NGO – preferably a development organization, so that I can use my knowledge and expertise to analyse and help improve local policy.


lees verder ...
Patty Huijbers
Research Master's Student Patty Huijbers About Her Research Assistants Programme

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/2 RUG
Internationale Betrekkingen
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
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2/2 RUG
Modern History and International Relations
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
4 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
> bekijk opleiding
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Feiten en / studie in cijfers

studentoordelen

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De Nationale Studenten Enquete is het grootschalige onderzoek van de overheid onder studenten in Nederland naar de kwaliteit van opleidingen aan hogescholen en universiteiten.
In 2015 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.

International Relations aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 4 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met uit 5.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

After graduation you are well prepared for a career in research at a university or a private or governmental research institute. You can pursue jobs at international organizations and government institutions as well. You may also find work as a journalist.

Potentiële beroepen

position within interdisciplinary academic environment
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Contact

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Dr. Benjamin Herborth

Director of studies

E: b.a.herborth@rug.nl
Caroline Dijkema, MA

Study Advisor

E: mhir.advice@rug.nl
Mireya Harmsen BSc

coordinator: for all questions regarding application

E: rema.arts@rug.nl
Daniel Boston

Student Ambassador

E: d.boston@student.rug.nl
W: Daniel Boston
Meer informatie?
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