Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds

The Bachelor's Programme in Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds at Radboud University offers students a comprehensive understanding of the rich history, cultures, and societies that shaped the Mediterranean region from antiquity through the Middle Ages. This interdisciplinary programme combines insights from history, archaeology, philology, and cultural studies to provide a nuanced perspective on the political, social, religious, and artistic developments of ancient and medieval civilizations such as the Romans, Greeks, Byzantines, and early Islamic cultures. Students will explore topics including classical antiquity, the rise and fall of empires, religious transformations, and the cultural interactions that have left a lasting legacy in the modern world. The programme emphasizes analytical skills, critical thinking, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experiences across different periods and societies. Through lectures, seminars, and practical activities such as archaeological fieldwork and textual analysis, students will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. Internationally oriented, the programme encourages engagement with primary sources, archaeological materials, and contemporary scholarly debates, fostering a global perspective on the Mediterranean’s historical significance. Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for careers in academia, archaeology, museum work, cultural heritage management, education, and research. The programme prepares students to become informed, culturally sensitive experts capable of contributing to a deeper understanding of ancient and medieval Mediterranean worlds and their enduring influence on contemporary society.

• Historiography and Theory
• Research Seminar: Civilisations in Crisis: the Ideology of Crisis in Ancient and Medieval Europe
• Research Seminar: Ceremonies as Invented Tradition
• Elective(s) or Internship
• Master's Thesis

Instruction modes

internship, lecture, self study, literature study, research, tutorial

Previous Education

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent, from a research university) in History (USA: major in History) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in related fields like Greek and Latin or Archaeology.

Language requirements

• A TOEFL score of ≥575 (paper based) or ≥90 (internet based)
• An IELTS score of ≥6.5
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University. Some of the opportunities are described below. A full list, including detailed information, can be found on our scholarships and grants page at our website. 

Radboud Scholarship Programme

Open to a select number of excellent international students. Instead of the institutional tuition fees, non-EEA students pay the legal tuition fees (€2,083 in 2019/2020). Visa and residence permit costs, liability insurance and health insurance are also covered.

Orange Tulip Scholarship

Open to students from Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, South-Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. Instead of the institutional tuition fees, non-EEA students pay the legal tuition fees (€2,083 in 2019/2020). Visa and residence permit costs, liability insurance and health insurance are also covered.

Radboud Faculty of Arts Study Funds

Students who receive either the Radboud Scholarship or the Orange Tulip Scholarship are eligible for an additional grant to assist with study costs. The grant consists of 2,500 euros paid in 10 instalments throughout the year.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

Open to excellent American students. The grant will be paid in 12 monthly instalments of 1,050 euros. International travel and the cost of the residence permit will be covered, and an extra allowance of €1150 will be paid on arrival.

Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship

Open to excellent students from China. Consists of a contribution of € 16,113 towards the total costs of one year of study or research in the Netherlands.

DIKTI-Neso Scholarships

Aimed at lecturers at higher education institutions in Indonesia who wish to pursue a PhD or Master's at a university in the Netherlands. A DIKTI scholarship includes allowances for living expenses, insurance, travel costs, tuition fees and more.

Indonesian Education Scholarship (LPDP)

Open to excellent Indonesian students under the age of 35. Involves a full scholarship.

Holland Scholarship Programme

Open to excellent students from Canada, America, India and Turkey. Scholarship consists of 5,000 euros payed at the start of study.

Dutch Student Finance

EU/EEA students and Swiss students under 30 years of age are eligible if they are working at least 56 hours per month in the Netherlands, or have been living in the Netherlands for five years or more. Dutch student finance consists of four components: a basic grant, a supplementary grant (depending on the parental income), a student travel product, and a loan.

The Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds programme is a specialisation in the Master's in History