International Relations

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Are you a talented student and interested in modern history and international relations? Is a career in research something you aspire to? Then this programme is exactly what you are looking for.

You can take the Master's programme in Modern History and International Relations as a specialization within the Research Master's degree in History or the Research Master's degree in International Relations.

The two-year Master's programme in Modern History and International Relations teaches you to carry out independent academic research in the fields of modern history and international relations. You will explore recent developments in these fields and study relevant theoretical and methodological backgrounds. You will learn about subjects such as international political economy, the history of cultural identity and European cooperation and integration.

As a student of this programme you work in small groups and are supervised by highly qualified researchers. The programme is closely related to the research carried out at the Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG) and the N.W. Posthumus Institute.

Job perspectives
After graduation you are well prepared for a career in research at a university or a private or governmental research institute. You can pursue jobs at international organizations and government institutions as well. You can apply for a PhD-position.

Job examples

* Research oriented career in International Relations or History
* International Affairs / Foreign Policy Advisor jobs
* Investigating Journalism
* Academic positions

Specialisations / Tracks
* Modern History(track) * History of Politics and Governance
* Urban and Regional Social and Economic History
* History of Cultural Identity


* International Relations(track) * International Security and Theory of International Organizations
* International Political Economy
* European Co-operation and Integration
* International Order and Global Governance



Programme schedule
Courses year 1

* Methodology Modern Hist.and Intern.Rel. (5 EC)

* Theory of Modern History and Int. Rel. (10 EC)

* Research Seminar I (10 EC)

* Advanced Methodology Modern History (5 EC)

* Themes, Trends & Topics (10 EC)

* Research Seminar II (10 EC)

* Research Seminar III (10 EC)

Courses year 2

* MHIR: Specialization 1 (10 EC)

* MHIR: Specialization 2 (10 EC)

* MHIR: Specialization 3 (10 EC)

* Research Master's Thesis MHIR (30 EC)

Courses, e.g.:

* Theory of Modern History and International Relations
* Research Seminar

Study abroad

* Study abroad is optional
* Maximum of 30 EC

Dutch students * knowledge minimumsufficient English skills:TOEFL: 260 * previous educationAcademic bachelordiploma in a field related to History, International Relations, American Studies, political sciences, social sciences et cetera.International students * knowledge minimum Excellent academic record, letter of motivation, two letters of recommendation and transcript, thesis or paper * matching procedure * previous educationBA in History, International Relations, American Studies or related fields. * other admission requirements The selection proceduree is based on an evaluation of degree certificates and individual results, proficiency in English, a letter of motivation, transcripts of records, and two letters of recommendation. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 TOEFL paper-based test score : 620 TOEFL iBT® test: 105

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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.

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Talent Grants
Are you a non-EU/EEA student, starting a Research Master's programme at the Faculty of Arts?

In that case you could qualify for the University of Groningen Talent Grant, Faculty of Arts, a partial scholarship which allows you to finance your studies. Talent Grants are offered to make Research Master's programmes accessible to a select group of foreign students.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Dutch Government