In this Master's programme in History, you will learn to connect historical perspectives with insights from other disciplines and reflect on your own position as a historian and the responsibility that comes with it.
Our times needs academically trained historians who can offer perspectives on present day problems such as the crisis of global governance, climate change, inequality, the struggle with colonial legacies, and the pressure facing democratic institutions.
Choose one of the four specialisations:
- History of Social Movements and Protest
- Power, Politics, and Historical Injustice
- Religion, Culture, and Civil Society
- Environmental History: Climate and Society
Five reasons to do your masters in History at VU Amsterdam
- You can choose between four different specializations
- You study History from an interdisciplinary and global perspective
- You can benefit from an international staff with broad expertise and networks
- The program offers many opportunities to do an internship
- On campus you can play sports, eat out, go to the movies and meet lots of other students
Curious about students' experiences? Read the stories of Renee, Jeffrey, Timo, Agir and Pham.