What does this study entail?
The transition to a research university such as Erasmus University Rotterdam can be quite a significant shift. You will have fewer contact hours, more reading materials, and you are expected to work more independently, including conducting your own research.
The pre-master helps you develop the skills and competences you need to pursue a master's degree. The programme is designed to enhance both your academic skills (arguing, using sources and academic writing) and research skills (setting up a research project, conducting analysis and reporting your findings. You will also familiarise yourself with the most essential historical knowledge, models, and theories.
When you apply for the pre-master, you already have to choose a direction in which you will specialise during your master's: Applied History or Global History and International Relations.
Is this the right programme for you?
- Do you have a passion for history and would you like to gain a better understanding of today’s global challenges from a historical perspective?
- Would you like to prepare for a master specialisation in Applied History or Global History and International Relations?
- Do you enjoy reading, analysing and critically interpreting historical and contemporary sources?
- Are you motivated to develop strong academic skills, including research, analytical thinking and academic writing?
- Are you ready for an intensive one-year programme that will prepare you for an advanced Master’s degree in history?
Then the pre-master History is the right choice for you, ensuring you are well prepared to begin your master’s degree in History at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
5 reasons to choose the pre-master History at EUR:
- You will study in an international context and meet students and lecturers from all over the world; this fosters stimulating peer learning in an international environment.
- You will learn to conduct historical research into contemporary issues, to approach history from different perspectives, and to study phenomena in a global context.
- Immerse yourself in an interactive programme with a personalised approach and direct contact with our lecturers.
- Prepare yourself thoroughly for a Master’s programme; you will be granted unconditional entry to one of our master specialisations: Applied History or Global History and International Relations.
- Studying in Rotterdam offers the experience of a vibrant city with a rich history and a dynamic present, including numerous museums, theatres and festivals, which provide ample opportunities to build a professional network.