History (Research): Ancient History

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding

!Deze opleiding communiceert alleen in het Engels.
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In the MA Ancient History at Leiden University you will study the history of the Greek and Roman period, focused on the mentality and social and economic history in the period 400 B.C.- 400 A.D.

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locatieLeiden
diplomaMA
typeonderzoek, 120 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60139
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track
You will join a two-year Research Master's programme in which you will study a wide array of subjects including Roman social history, acculturation and romanisation theory, Graeco-Roman religion, and the rise of early Judaism. You will become adept in the study of documentary texts, in particular those of Greek inscriptions.

You will learn how to apply methodologies from various other disciplines to bring new perspectives to the topics you study and analyse and critique the latest academic theories in the field of Ancient History.

As an Ancient History research master's student you will be part of a lively, ambitious, and international community that includes students from a variety of disciplines such as history, classics and archaeology. Your lecturers have typically been the recipients of various prizes and research grants.

  • Leiden University's History department was recently ranked 20th in the QS worldwide ranking by subject.
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Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?

  • You will join a lively, ambitious, and international community.
  • You are encouraged to spend the third semester of your research master's abroad taking a few optional courses and conducting research for your thesis.
  • Selected students will be able to participate in the Europaeum Vaclav Havel MA Programme.

Studieprogramma

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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-research. The subjects can vary from year to year.
Although the main focus of the programme is on your chosen specialisation, it also includes a number of courses enabling students to acquire a better understanding of theories on historical processes, historical debates and methodology of historical research.

In the first semester, you will follow a course in historical methodology, in the second semester a course in research skills.

The programme is as follows:
  • Literature Seminar (10 EC)
  • Two Research Seminars (20 EC)
  • Historical Theory (10 EC)
  • Research Skills (10 EC)
  • Developing Research Proposals (10 EC)
  • Tutorial (10 EC): The tutorial will prepare you for writing your thesis.
  • Research School Courses (10 EC): Research School courses offer training in both methodology and area specific knowledge.
  • Two Optional Courses (20 EC): These may comprise Research Seminars offered by Leiden University or by other (foreign) universities. Alternatively, you can also opt for an internship.
  • Classics: For those students who will not go abroad within their Optional Course space, it is obligatory to fill 10 EC with the Classics course.
  • Thesis and exam (30 EC)


1e jaar For detailed information about the curriculum, please visit: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/6471/history-ancient-history-research
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Research Seminar: Roman Fake News. Documentary Fictions in the Roman World keuzevak
10 EC
Literature Seminar: The unification of the Mediterranean
10 EC
Historical Theory (ResMa History)
10 EC
Tutorial (ResMa History)
10 EC
Developing Research Proposals (ResMa History)
10 EC
Diversities of doing Greek. 'Hellenisation' and 'Hellenism' in ancient Eurasia keuzevak
10 EC
Literature Seminar: Coping with Versnel: Debating Ancient Religions
10 EC
Research Seminar: Egypt in Late Antiquity keuzevak
10 EC
2e jaar For detailed information about the curriculum, please visit: https://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/6471/history-ancient-history-research
periode
1234
Research School Courses (ResMa History)
10 EC
ResMa Thesis History & Final Exam afstuderen
30 EC
Optional Courses: Epigraphy keuzevak
10 EC
Optional Courses (ResMa History) keuzevak
10 EC
Optional Courses: Greek Papyrology keuzevak
10 EC
Optional Courses: Numismatics: A Practical Guide keuzevak
10 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
onderwijsopzet85% zelfstudie
15% theorie
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
excursion, group discussion, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, tutorial, self study
objectives
The programme has the following objectives:

  1. To broaden and deepen the students' knowledge, understanding and skills, and train them in the use of scientific methods in the field of history;
  2. 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.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2020

aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2143 (€1072 in het eerste jaar)
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 18300

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

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

cijfergemiddelde
Good grades comparable with an average mark of at least 7.5 (Dutch grading system) for the entire bachelor's programme, and a grade for the bachelor's thesis of an 8 or higher.

cijferlijst

basiskennis
Appropriate qualities regarding knowledge, understanding and skills;

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

vooropleiding
A bachelor's degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor's degree, in History or a comparable degree with a relevant specialisation.

motivatiebrief
Your motivation and suitability for your chosen specialization should be demonstrated by a well-argued and structured motivation letter in which the applicant indicates why he/she wants to follow the History programme and convincingly discusses what makes the applicant a good candidate for the research MA programme. The statement should be between 700 and 1,500 words.

inbegrepen in collegegeld
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estimated monthly costs

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bedragkostenpost
€ 350kamerhuur in Leidenrond 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
€ 1218totale 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

86 studenten volgen deze opleiding
40% daarvan is vrouw
8 eerstejaars gestart in 2017
38% 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

31058studenten studerend
12630studenten woonachtig   
€ 350gemiddelde kamerprijs
kamer betaalbaarheid
20 m2gemiddelde kameroppervlak
kamer beschikbaarheid
bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Jolein Bil
Jolein Bil - Student Testimonial Ancient History (research) Leiden University

The programme of the research master's in Ancient History matches my interests perfectly. Because I had also received excellent education and support from Leiden's historians during my bachelor's, the choice to stay in Leiden was a complete no-brainer for me.

During my bachelor's in History (also in Leiden), I developed an interest in ancient Greek religion and economic history...
First, the programme offers its students a lot of freedom to organise their studies: there are many courses to choose from, as well as optional internships, et cetera. Secondly, because of the master's small size, it has a warm and personal atmosphere.

A career in writing
After graduating, I plan to pursue a career in writing. Fortunately, this research master's programme, with its many writing assignments, gives me the opportunity to improve my writing skills on a daily basis.


lees verder ...

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

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

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In 2017 hebben meer dan 280.000 studenten hun oordeel gegeven over hun studie en instelling.

History (Research): Ancient History aan de Universiteit Leiden is beoordeeld door 35 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.5 uit 5.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

As a graduate of the Research Master's specialisation in Ancient History at Leiden University, you will be qualified to work as a junior academic researcher – either in a semi-academic position or at a university. You will be able to solve complex academic problems independently, critically and creatively, and report on these results with clarity both in writing and verbally.
If you are interested in a career outside of academics you will discover that the depth and scope of the Research Master's in History allows you to successfully venture on a career in education, administration, heritage, journalism, business, and many more.

If you are interested in a career in teaching, you can follow a teacher-training MA at the ICLON Graduate School of Education once you have graduated from the master's programme. You have to speak fluent Dutch to follow the course, and there are some additional entry requirements.
Our graduates end up working in a diverse range of positions, examples include:

  • PhD candidate at a university in England
  • PhD candidate at a Dutch university
  • Assistant publisher at a large publishing house
  • Online content specialist at a PR company
  • Project officer for video and audio-visual collections at a provincial archive
  • Policy officer at a city council
  • Researcher and teaching staff member at Leiden University
  • Communications advisor at a consultancy firm
  • Coordinating strategy advisor at a ministry of security and justice


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