History: Colonial and Global History

Universiteit Leiden

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We tonen daarom de Engelstalige opleidingsinformatie.
The MA Colonial and Global History at Leiden University offers the most in-depth and complete studies on the history of European expansion and globalisation currently available in Europe.

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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

						You will join a Master's programme in which you will explore how political, economic, cultural and religious contacts led to the development of regional identities and states  - all in a highly stimulating and international academic environment.

You will gain an understanding of the importance of a comparative perspective for understanding transnational processes such as imperialism, colonialism, islamisation, modernisation and globalisation.

During your studies you will have access to unique documentation centres and libraries specialising in Asia and Africa within easy reach of Leiden University – at the National Archives and the Royal Library in The Hague. You will also be part of an international cohort of students who have chosen Leiden University and the Colonial and Global History Research MA on the basis of the department's internationally acclaimed research and its Cosmopolis scholarship programme.
					


					

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Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?

You will have access to unique documentation centres.
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: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/studies/show/6459/history-colonial-and-global-history. The subjects can vary from year to year.

The programme 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.

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 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 more detailed overview of the curriculum, please visit: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/en/studies/show/6459/history-colonial-and-global-history

	1	3
	periode
Literature Seminar	10 EC
MA Thesis Seminar (Colonial and Global History)
MA Thesis History & Final Exam	30 EC
Research Seminar keuzevak onderzoek	10 EC
Internship (Optional & instead of Optional Course) stage		10 EC
Optional Courses (MA History)		10 EC

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

onderwijsvormen

group discussion, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, internship, 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.

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 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/colonial-and-global-history/admission-and-application

toelatingseisen

basiskennis

be able to conduct independent empirical research;
be able to read academic literature and reflect critically on it;
have a knowledge of general history and be able to present their findings (based on a critical reading of the literature or based on empirical research) in a systematic and analytical manner;
be able to write a thesis with proper references to the literature.

taaltoets
An English proficiency test is required (for exemptions please consult the Leiden University website)

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

reference letter

motivatiebrief

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

Tom Quist
Tika Ramadhini
Henk Te Velde

Tom Quist

Tom Quist - Student Testimonial Colonial and Global History Leiden University

During my Bachelor's in Leiden I already focused on pre-modern Dutch History. One year before graduating I started an internship at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, where I developed an interest in the Dutch maritime past of the 17th and 18th centuries. This fascination persuaded me to opt for the specialisation in Colonial and Global History, and choose the track in Maritime History.

Deciding your own research themes
The possibility to focus on your favourite topic(s) is definitely one of the best features of the programme...

My plans for the future aren't fully shaped yet, but I would certainly grab any opportunity to continue exploring the Dutch East Indies after graduating.

lees verder ...

Tika Ramadhini

Tika Ramadhini - Student Testimonial Colonial and Global History Leiden University

I have always been interested to study history with a global perspective. This programme in Colonial and Global History offers the possibility to explore the connective history between different regions and cultures.

I learned how to make use of different kinds of historical sources from the rich collections of Leiden University's library and the National Archives of the Netherlands.

New experience and insights
This programme helped me to advance my research skills and critical thinking...

Working alongside my fellow students with international backgrounds provides me new experience and insights in developing my works. I really like the design of the programme which encompasses many different topics and regions, allowing me to focus on my specialisation yet still presents the possibility to interact with other kinds of topics in the courses.

Muslim women leadership
During my last semester, I did an internship at Koninklijke Instituut van Taal Land en Volkenkunde (KITLV) and got involved in research about Muslim women leadership in Southeast Asia. I believe the research skills and connections that I have built in Leiden will help me to pursue my academic career in Indonesia.

lees verder ...

Henk Te Velde

Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

Universiteit Leiden
Erasmus
RUG
Radboud Universiteit
UU
Amsterdam UVA
Amsterdam VU

1/32 Universiteit Leiden
Colonial and Global 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
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 Maatschappijleer educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen