History (Research)
Master
The Research Master History offers an advanced and rigorous historical education, ideal for students aiming to pursue a PhD or a career in research.
The Research Master History combines reflection on the theoretical fundaments of the discipline with empirical research, providing you with the tools to explore complex global questions across time and place. The programme emphasises methodological diversity, interdisciplinary inquiry, and personalised academic development. Using the full breadth of expertise of Leiden researchers and their networks, you will enjoy great freedom to pursue your own field of interest and develop your expertise.
Within the Research Master’s programme, you can tailor your own curriculum to suit your specific research interests and skills and choose thematic courses across the four tracks offered in the regular MA:
- Ancient History
- Global and European History
- History of Inequality and Power
- Geschiedenis van Nederland in de Wereld
Or you can build a specialised programme around one of these four tracks. The research design and methodology courses help you prepare for your thesis. Through external and internal traineeships, the programme enables you participate in cutting edge projects and to further develop your talents
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English
Title
Master of Arts
Duration
2 years
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
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 22,300
Admission
Application requirements
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- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 7
- IELTS overall band
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
| € 22,300 | |
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. |
Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '26 | 15 May '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
Scholarships
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