Leiden University

Course Details

History

Course Description

Studying History means taking a dive into the past, but this description fails to capture the versatile nature of the Leiden programme. To start with, students are introduced to the main fields of study: Ancient History, Medieval History, Dutch History, General and Social History and Economic History. Students choose one of these fields as their specialisation. They are then trained in using the methods and techniques of research, taught important academic skills, and given the opportunity to read and write extensively. All of this not only provides students with a deep knowledge of the field, but it also allows them to solve complicated problems independently, critically and creatively. In addition, they learn the abilty to report on their research in a transparent manner. These skills make our graduates eligible for jobs in many different areas. Leiden University is proud of its international reputation and offers its students all the tools required to reach excellence. Special in-depth classes are offered, and there is even an honours class for extremely motivated students. In these classes, famous international historians are invited to lecture. The Leiden programme in History offers a few unique specialisations: Naval History, Military History, European History, Minority History and American History. Studying in Leiden also means easy access to the collections of the University Library and the National Museum of Antiquities. Moreover, the National Archive and the Royal Library are only a 15-minute train ride away.

Course Duration

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3year

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