Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds
Master
Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds offers a unique programme covering ancient and medieval history, as well as Byzantium, the Islamic world and Western Europe in contact and conflict. Taught by a group of specialists who are internationally renowned in these fields of expertise, the programme will offer you a broad treatment of the major questions in Mediterranean history, looking at:
The Master's specialisation Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds explores ancient and medieval history, Byzantium, the Islamic world and Western Europe in contact and conflict.
- Cultural identity, cultural memory and imagined communities
- Regionalism, colonialism and conquest
- Continuity and change over the ancient and medieval periods
- Tradition and ideology
- Economic history and trade, including numismatics
- Inter-religious contact, influence and acculturation
At the same time, the programme gives you the freedom of in-depth study through specialised courses and projects, depending on your own interests and future perspectives.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Numerus Fixus
No Numerus Fixus
Without numerus fixus.
Tuition fee 2024/2025
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,530
Admission
Application requirements
In order to take part in the programme, you need to have fluency in English, both written and spoken. Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥90 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥6.5, subscores ≥ 6.0, writing subscore ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher.
You are admissible if you have a completed a Bachelor's degree in History (USA = major in History) or a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field like Greek and Latin or Archaeology.
Requirements: a TOEFL score of ≥90 (internet based) and all subscores ≥22; an IELTS score of ≥6.5, subscores ≥ 6.0, writing subscore ≥ 6.5; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge C1 advanced or C2 Proficiency with a mark of C or higher. The following students do not need to provide language test results: students with a Bachelor's Degree from a Research University in The Netherlands, Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Irelan
Language requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '25 | 15 Aug '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
Fullbright-Radboud Scholarships
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
Radboud Faculty of Arts Study Fund
