History

Is this the programme you're looking for?

Would you like to obtain a master’s degree in which you delve into the past and learn to understand the present world? And are you passionate about history and contemporary challenges, but does your previous education not fully meet the entry requirements for our master specialisations Applied History or Global History and International Relations? Then the pre-master History is the programme for you.

The study programme in a nutshell

• The pre-master in History is an intensive one-year programme that prepares you for our Master’s specialisation in Applied History or Global History and International Relations.
• During the pre-Master, you will choose your intended specialisation and receive specific preparation for admission to that master’s programme.
• The programme comprises four core elements: historical content, theory, academic skills and research skills.
• Upon successful completion of the pre-master programme, students gain direct access to their chosen Master’s specialisation, including an offer of admission.
• The programme provides a strong academic foundation for further study in history, with a clear focus on preparing students for research and analysis at master’s level.

What you will learn

In this pre-master’s programme, you will acquire essential foundational knowledge in the field of history. You will be introduced to key historical perspectives, methods and debates that will help you better understand how the past is studied and interpreted. At the same time, you will develop practical research skills specific to the discipline of history. You will learn how to conduct historical research using primary sources from the past, how to analyse these sources critically, and how to place them within their broader historical context. Furthermore, learning to present research findings in a clear, well-structured and academically sound text is an important part of the programme.

Is this the right programme for you?

Do you have a passion for history and would you like to continue your studies on a Master’s programme in History at Erasmus University Rotterdam? But do you not meet the entry requirements to start straight away (for example, after completing a Bachelor’s degree in a different subject area or a Bachelor’s degree from a university of applied sciences)? Then this pre-Master’s programme is the perfect solution for you.

Do you enjoy reading, analysing and critically interpreting historical and contemporary sources? And are you motivated to develop the right theoretical, academic and research skills? If so, this one-year programme will prepare you thoroughly to embark on a Master’s specialisation in Applied History or Global History and International Relations.