Facts & figures

Degree: This Master's programme is officially registered under its name in the Central Register of Higher Education Study Programmes
  • Title: MA
  • Master's degree in: History
  • Programme: History of Politics and Society
Accreditation:
Accredited by the NVAO
Croho code:
66034
Part- or full-time status:
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Faculty:
Humanities
Graduate school:
Humanities
Language of instruction:
English
Duration:
1 year
Credits: 60 credits equals one year full-time study load (European Credit Transfer System, ECTS)
60
Tuition fees:
Start of studies:
September
Accessible for students with a degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool):
Yes, under certain conditions
Educational methods:
  • Seminar: 50%
  • Independent study: 25%
  • Internship: 15%
Short description:
In the Master's programme History of Politics and Society you will learn how to use historical insights into the functioning of democracy, citizenship and the market to solve current-day problems.
Education and examination regulations:
Education and Examination Regulations
Internship possibility:
Yes, compulsory
Career outlook:
  • Parliamentary assistant
  • Policy assistant
  • Consultant
  • Researcher
  • Journalist
Number of students enrolled last year: Number of students enrolled in the year 2018-2019 (in September, fulltime and parttime)
27
Average time to graduation: Average duration of studies before graduation, rounded to whole months (source: VSNU, 2018), n>30
Full time: 14 months