History of Politics and Society
Master
The Master’s programme in History of Politics and Society provides a thorough understanding of the historical roots of today's major political and societal issues. We educate historians and future advisors and policymakers who contribute to solving the challenges at the top of the political and social agenda.
In this Master's programme you will study the historical development of democracy, civil society and economic inequality as well as the interaction between politics and policies in an international comparative perspective. The programme focuses largely on 19th through 21st century topics and has an interdisciplinary approach.
This programme offers an English track and a Dutch track. The modules offered in these tracks are the same – only the language of instruction differs.
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
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Accreditation
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.uu.nl/masters/geschiedenis-van-politiek-en-maatschappij/aanmelden-en-toelating
Application requirements
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- B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 6
- IELTS writing
- 580
- TOEFL paper based
- 237
- TOEFL computer based
- 93
- TOEFL internet based
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| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Jun '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 Jun '27 | 1 Apr '27 |
Scholarships
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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.
Contact
Main addressHeidelberglaan 8
3584 CS Utrecht
030 - 2533550
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