How does Ukraine protect its monuments in the current war? What policies should Dutch authorities develop concerning art stolen during the Second World War? What should be done with disputed statues related to Europe's colonial past?
- An academic Humanities degree in History and Heritage
Consultancy with a clear professional and societal relevance
- An excellent programme that offers an integral approach to
historical heritage and consultancy, by combining history, theory
and practice
- A clear focus on contemporary developments in the field of
historical heritage, relating to, for example, digitization or fund
raising
- A unique focus on employability with courses on methods and
professional skills, as well as first-hand experiences in the
heritage and public sectors through special projects and
internships
- An international and pleasant study environment with many
research resources
At the core of this track is the flag course Atelier Living Heritage, in which lecturers and experts from the field focus on theories of heritage, the various aspects of heritage consultancy and the conveyance of historical knowledge to broader audiences and new contexts. As part of this course you complete an assignment for a heritage organization or public institution to gain first-hand working experience.
The course Masterclass is also characteristic of the track, as
it trains you in various practical skills, such as pitching
projects, project management and grant writing, in preparation of
entering the job market.
You will also choose a number of methodological courses to enhance
your historical skills, such as Oral History, The Uses of the Past,
Archives or Visual and Material Sources. Furthermore, you will
develop these skills by taking a research seminar, which offers an
in-depth analysis of a specific topic. The list of research
seminars to choose from links to the expertise of the lecturers and
varies each year. All courses, but specifically Atelier Living
History, the research seminar and the methodological courses,
prepare you for the final part of the programme. You will either
write a Master Thesis on a historical subject or conduct a Master
Project, in which you put historical research into practice, for
example, by developing an exhibition plan or by writing a
documentary script.
| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| Historical Methods: The Uses of the Past (5 EC) | ||||
| Masterclass I (5 EC) | ||||
| Onderzoekscollege (10 EC) | ||||
| Historical Methods: Archives (5 EC, optional) | ||||
| Historical Methods: Digitial History (5 EC, optional) | ||||
| Historical Methods: Oral History (5 EC, optional) | ||||
| Atelier Living Heritage (10 EC) | ||||
| Historical Methods: The Uses of the Past (5 EC, optional) | ||||
| Master's Thesis History (20 EC) | ||||
| Historians in the World (5 EC) | ||||
| Programme options |
|---|
| Master's placement (specialization) During this Master's track, you can participate in a placement–as an extra course–for 10 ECTS credit points. This placement offers students the opportunity gain work experience and work orientation. You can participate in a placement at an institution, organization or company in or outside the Netherlands. It is your responsibility to find a placement yourself, but the placement coordinators can help with this where possible. |
A study period abroad can be combined with the placement and/or the Master's final assignment. You could also follow a seminar at a university abroad.
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
Students with the following academic background are admissible to this Master's track:
|
| language test |
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency. Students who gained a Bachelor's degree certificate from an English-taught degree programme, will automatically meet the language requirements. |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| History (part-time) | All Research universities | No additional requirements |
| Study programme | Organization | Transition |
|---|---|---|
| American Studies | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Communication and Information Studies | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| English Language and Culture | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| European Languages and Cultures | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| History | University of Groningen | No additional requirements |
| Classical Studies | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Information Science | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Archaeology | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| International Relations and International Organization | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Arts, Culture and Media | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Art History | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Media Studies | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Middle Eastern Studies | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Minorities & Multilingualism | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Dutch Language and Culture | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
| Linguistics | University of Groningen |
Additional requirements More information:Aangevuld met een facultaire minor Geschiedenis van 30 ECTS (aan de RUG) |
Please use this step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 15 August 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 January 2026 | 01 February 2026 | |
| 15 August 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| 15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| 15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 |
Please note: whether it is possible to start this Master's degree programme as of 1 February depends on several different factors. Please contact the study advisor (under the "Contact" button) for more information
| Specific requirements | More information |
|---|---|
| previous education |
Students with the following academic background are admissible to this Master's track:
|
| language test |
Additional requirements English: A VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items). Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency. Students who gained a Bachelor's degree certificate from an English-taught degree programme, will automatically meet the language requirements. |
Please use this step-by-step guide for more information regarding your eligibility and your specific application procedure.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch students | 15 August 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 January 2026 | 01 February 2026 | |
| 15 August 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| 15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 October 2025 | 01 February 2026 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| 15 October 2026 | 01 February 2027 |
Please note: whether it is possible to start this Master's degree programme as of 1 February depends on several different factors. Please contact the study advisor (under the "Contact" button) for more information
Research in the Department of History covers the earliest human history to the present, focusing on regions from a global perspective. The international staff are all involved in teaching the Master’s track History and Heritage Consultancy, offering you the possibility to specialize in a wide range of topics, and are often involved in the field of heritage studies as well. You can find more information on the webpages about staff members and their research and about the activities of the Research Centre for Historical Studies.
The wide-ranging expertise of our staff allows students to choose their own thesis subjects, such as changing exhibition and archiving strategies, media and war news, the effects of slavery, the position of religious minorities, and food cultures in the past.
Are you interested in a research oriented career? Please also check
our Research Master's Programme of History.
