History
Master
* Applied History: is designed to integrate academic research, historical expertise, and practical skills, equipping you for a diverse array of career paths. You'll explore how societies interact with their histories, understand the significance of heritage in contemporary societies, and discover how policymakers and communities use historical insights to shape identities and policies.
* Global History and International Relations offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective on global history and international relations, preparing you to navigate complex global power dynamics. By integrating political theories with economic, cultural, and social perspectives, this programme provides a nuanced analysis of international relations and societal developments.
Understanding the past is key in understanding the present. In this programme, you approach modern history from multiple angles, examining social, political and cultural themes in the past.
The Master History at Erasmus University Rotterdam offers two specialisations:
We also offer the two year master programme Global Markets, Local Creativities (GLOCAL). This International Master combines the complementary and interdisciplinary expertise, resources and networks of seven leading universities (The Consortium) in seven innovative and exciting cities.
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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
academic writing skills and analytical skills
Your background may be in history, or a related discipline.
You meet the English proficiency requirement if: * you have a Dutch 'vwo' grade of 7 or higher in English; * you hold an International Baccalaureate diploma including English Standard Level (A) or English Higher Level (A or B); * you hold a European Baccalaureate diploma including English as 1st or 2nd language; * you obtained at least 2,5 years of English language secondary education in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South-Africa, The USA, the UK or Ireland. If you do not meet one of t
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| 1 Sep '25 | 15 May '25 | 15 Apr '25 |
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