We are happy to help you explore further education options. The overview below introduces you to Erasmus University Rotterdam and our (research) master's programmes. During a master's programme, you will conduct academic research and develop the skills required for this.
Who are we as a faculty?
At Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, you can choose from various Master's specialisations in History, Cultural Studies and Media & Communication. Our Master's programmes approach these areas from cultural, economic, political and social perspectives, at the intersection of the humanities and social sciences.
Want to get to know Erasmus University Rotterdam?
Have you completed a previous programme elsewhere and would you like to get to know Erasmus University Rotterdam and our Master's programmes?
Visit our Master's Open Day
On this day, our campus will be dedicated to prospective Master's students. Visit our programme presentations, take a campus or bus tour, or visit the information market and ask our students and study advisors all your questions to learn about the full range of Master's programmes offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam!
Master Open Day - Saturday, 22 November 2025
Find the right programme for you and visit our campus.
Need help with choosing a master programme? Want to know more about life as a master student in Rotterdam? Watch the videos listed below to get started!
See below for more information about different kinds of master's programmes.
After obtaining your bachelor's degree, you can specialise in a field with a master's degree at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
A master programme offers you further academic development and skills to become successful in your professional life and research. Completing a master programme often takes one (60 EC) or two (120 EC) years. Erasmus University Rotterdam offers many different master programmes.
A pre-master serves as a preparation for your (research) master.
In case you did not immediately fulfill the admissions requirements of your (research) master programme of choice at Erasmus University Rotterdam, there is often a possibility to follow a pre-master programme.
The admission for pre-masters is ran by the exam commission of your master programme. For more information about the admission procedure and requirements of your pre-master, visit the faculty website of the master.'
A research master offers students the possibility to specialise in academic research and is the ultimate preparation for a PhD-programme.
During a research master you specialise in academic research. Do you already know you want to do a PhD after obtaining your master's degree? A research master is the ultimate preparation for a PhD programme. Research masters often take two years (120 EC).
Why study in Rotterdam
As one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the Netherlands, Rotterdam offers a unique blend of rich history, modern architecture, and innovation. Rotterdam embodies a typical mentality and no-nonsense approach to work and resilience.
