MA in International Relations (Research)
University of Groningen
Key Information
Campus location
Groningen, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,314 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students
** EU/EEA students: €2,314 | non-EU/EEA students: €16,000
Introduction
Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then this degree program is exactly what you are looking for.
The Research Master's degree in International Relations consists of the two-year Master's track in Modern History and International Relations. You can also take this track as a specialization of the Master's degree program in History (research).
This program teaches you to carry out independent academic research and to explore recent developments in the field of modern history and international relations. You will study relevant theoretical and methodological backgrounds as well. In addition, the program includes subjects such as international political economy, the history of cultural identity, and European cooperation and integration.
As a student of this program, you will work in small groups and are supervised by highly qualified researchers. The program is closely related to the research carried out at the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG) and the N.W. Posthumus Institute.
Why study this program in Groningen?
- Intensive supervision by high-quality researchers in small groups
- A challenging multidisciplinary approach
- Research Assistantships
Curriculum
Program options
Modern History and International Relations (track)
Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then this track is exactly what you are looking for.
You can take the Master's track in Modern History and International Relations as a specialization within the Research Master's degree in History or the Research Master's degree in International Relations.
The two-year Master's track in Modern History and International Relations teaches you to carry out independent academic research in the fields of modern and contemporary history and international relations. You will explore recent developments in these fields and study relevant theoretical and methodological backgrounds. You will learn about subjects such as international political economy, the history of cultural identity, and European cooperation and integration.
As a student of this program, you work in small groups and are supervised by highly qualified researchers. The program is closely related to the research carried out at the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG) and the N.W. Posthumus Institute.
Master's Honours Programme (honours program)
The Master's Honours Programme was developed especially for students who want to get more from their studies.
It is a program worth 15 ECTS that is followed in addition to the standard Master's program. It is a one-year interdisciplinary program that is designed to introduce students to various aspects of leadership.
Study abroad
- Study abroad is optional
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Job prospects
After graduation you are well prepared for a career in research at a university or a private or governmental research institute. You can pursue jobs at international organizations and government institutions as well. You may also find work as a journalist.
Job examples
- Position within interdisciplinary academic environment