History (Research): Europe 1000-1800

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding

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In this research MA at Leiden University you will focus on the momentous cultural and political transformations that characterised Europe between 1000-1800.

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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 research Master's programme in which you will study areas of history not covered by other Dutch history departments, including British, Iberian and Central European history as well as the political and cultural history of the Netherlands. You will learn how to think comparatively about the transformations in politics, culture and religion that occurred during this era.

You will engage closely in current scholarly debates, honing your ability to analyse and critique the latest academic ideas and theories. The programme is taught by inspired academics currently engaged in large-scale research projects on issues directly related to the MA, including feuds and factions, the Burgundian nobility, war memories and identity formation.

During your studies you will also be able to benefit from easy access to the excellent library and archival resources available in Leiden and The Hague, where you can study many primary sources and secondary studies.

  • 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.
  • Leiden University offers study areas of history not covered by other Dutch history departments.

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-europe-1000-1800. 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. Both courses are taught by first-rate instructors and address problems and issues highly relevant throughout your study.

The programme is as follows:

  • Literature Seminar (10 EC)
  • Two Research Seminars (20 EC)
  • Historical Theory (10 EC)
  • Research Skills (10 EC)
  • Tutorial (10 EC): The tutorial will prepare you for writing your thesis.
  • Research School Courses (10 EC)
  • 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 a detailed overview of the curriculum, please visit: http://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/history-europe-1000-1800
periode
12
Historical Theory (ResMA History)
10 EC
Literature Seminar
10 EC
Developing Research Proposals (ResMA History)
10 EC
Research School Courses (ResMA History)
10 EC
Research Seminar keuzevak onderzoek
20 EC
Tutorial (ResMA History)
10 EC
2e jaar For a detailed overview of the curriculum, please visit: http://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/history-europe-1000-1800
periode
12
ResMA Thesis History & Final Exam
30 EC
Optional Courses (ResMA History) keuzevak
10 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
onderwijsopzet85% zelfstudie
15% theorie
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, 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 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-research/europe-1000-1800-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.

studie kosten
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bedrag kostenpost
€ 10000levensonderhoudper jaar
inbegrepen in collegegeld
examination

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.

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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

Roosje Peeters
Roosje Peeters - Student Testimonial Europe 1000-1800 (research) Leiden University

After completing the bachelor's in History at Leiden University, I enrolled in the master's in Europe 1000-1800 (research). I chose this particular programme because of its broad geographical and temporal focus and also because it allows you to combine several disciplines in your research.

The combination of the Medieval and Early Modern history departments allows you to study historical developments over time. I also appreciate the emphasis on academic research.

Recommendation
I would definitely recommend this programme...
Furthermore, I like the fact that the international focus of the programme allows you to not only improve your spoken and written English, but that it also brings you in contact with students from all over the world.

A career in academics
After completing this programme I want to pursue a career in academia. For students who may not yet know for sure what they want to do in future, I would say that the academic skills you acquire in this programme will prepare you for a wide variety of careers.


lees verder ...
Prof. Leo Lucassen
Testimonial Prof. Leo Lucassen

“By placing migration, integration and urbanisation in a historical perspective, we consider migration as a structural feature of human communities.”

“The master's specialisation in Migration and Global Interdependence is one of the five research themes of the Department of History. We teach students to think in historical terms about migration, networks and institutions. We place developments in their historical context and compare them both in terms of time and place, using comparative history as an important tool...
Why is migration regarded now, as opposed to at other times, as problematical? On the one hand, the development of the welfare state, which also manifests itself at a local level, plays a role. National governments are struggling with the dilemma that they need migrants for the employment market, but they do not want these migrants to make too much use of the social security provisions.

On the other hand, at the same time since the French Revolution increasing emphasis has been placed on equality in Western Europe. This means that we are less accepting of inequality than previously. It also implies that in statistical terms inequality is made more visible than in the past, whereby newcomers, particularly those who integrate more slowly, are categorised as problematical.

By placing migration, integration and urbanisation in a historical perspective, we consider migration as a structural feature of human communities. This master's therefore stresses continuities with past experiences, but at the same time shows important breaks with previous periods. In my view that's very important.”


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Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

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€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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100% vrouw
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€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
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NAN% vrouw
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History (Research): Europe 1000-1800 aan de Universiteit Leiden is beoordeeld door 35 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.5 uit 5.

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

As a graduate of the Research Master's specialisation in Europe 1000-1800 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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