MA in Modern History and International Relations (Research)
Groningen, Netherlands
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Dutch, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students
** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530
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 track is exactly what you are looking for.
You can take the Master's track in Modern History and International Relations as a track within the Research Master's degree program 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 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.
Why study this program in Groningen?
- Intensive supervision by high-quality researchers in small groups
- A challenging multidisciplinary approach
- Research Assistantships
Curriculum
Research Seminars I-IV can be chosen from the range of research seminars offered by the master programs in History, International Relations, American Studies in Media Studies (in consultation with the Director of Studies). MHIR Specialization 1-3 can be fulfilled by choosing research seminars (at the RUG or at another (Dutch or foreign) university), by following individual tutorials, and/or by doing a research placement.
Year 1
- Methodology Modern History and International Relations (5 EC)
- Research Seminar I (10 EC)
- Theory of Modern History and International Relations (10 EC)
- Advanced Methodology International Relations (5 EC)
- Research Seminar II (10 EC)
- Research Seminar III (10 EC)
- Themes, Trends & Topics (10 EC)
Year 2
- MHIR: Specialization 1 (10 EC)
- MHIR: Specialization 2 (10 EC)
- Bridging Horizons Class (5 EC)
- Thesis Preparation Class (5 EC)
- Research Master's Thesis MHIR (30 EC)
Program options
- Modern History (specialization)
- International Relations (specialization)
- Master's Honours Programme (honors program)
- Master's placement (specialization)
Study abroad
- Study abroad is optional
- Maximum of 30 EC
Admissions
Career Opportunities
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 can apply for a PhD-position.
Job examples
- Research-oriented career in International Relations or History
- International Affairs / Foreign Policy Advisor jobs
- Investigating Journalism
- Academic positions