MA History

Why study History at Leiden University?

The Master's program in History enables you to learn from some of the leading scholars in the field. With a broad curriculum and flexible design, the program allows you to tailor your degree to suit your career goals. You will be able to specialize in niche subject areas that aren't offered anywhere else, including European and non-European history spanning from Classical Antiquity to the present.

The program is unique in its international orientation. This approach allows you to gain a broader and critical understanding of history and how it relates to the latest global events. This will help you become a well-rounded professional who is highly sought after by employers today.

Academic fields

Leiden has faculties in the fields of:

• Archaeology
• Governance and Global Affairs
• Humanities
• Medicine
• Law
• Science
• Social and Behavioural Sciences

Student support

International student advisers

The international student advisers are a good place to go when you need assistance during your stay in the Netherlands. Students in both locations of Leiden University have access to these specialised advisers. In many cases they will be able to provide the information you need, or will refer you to the relevant services. You can consult the advisers on a variety of matters, ranging from financial concerns, settling down issues, academic issues and health insurance to dealing with external housing agents or finding a family doctor.

Student counsellors

We have a number of specialised student counsellors available. They can help in legal and financial matters, but can also assist you in developing study-related skills. The skills package that is offered involves individual counselling and workshops designed to support you in your academic performance. Topics covered include thesis writing, time management, stress management and planning. Additionally, our counsellors are available to help resolve study and personal problems, should this be needed.

Departmental study advisers and coordinators

Each department has its own study advisers/coordinators who can answer questions about matters that are related to the study programme of your choice. You can consult the study adviser/coordinator on issues such as timetables, exam grades, choice of subjects and application for graduation.