
MA in Historical Studies 1 year - History or Late Antique and Medieval Studies track
Format
Full timeDuration
12 monthsAs an international faculty and student body, we strive to think about the past not only within but also acrosshistorical periods,world regions, national boundaries, and academic disciplinesin order toavoidacademicinsularity and to keep in mind both thedistinctivenessandinterconnectedness of historical trajectories.This research-oriented one year MA program is tailoredtostudents who have alreadyidentifiedaresearch area thatthey are passionate about.Since the program is short and intense, it is best suited for students who already have a clear idea for a thesis topic. Theprogram features two distincttracks. Studentscanapply to:
History Track
The History track is characterized by breadth and variety.Studentscan choose courses from across the entire curriculum of the Department of Historical Studies, exploring the past from antiquity to the present, while focusing their studiesinthe field of their interests and completing a project of original research.
Late Antique and Medieval Track
This intensive, one-year track is ideal for candidates with a background in late antique, and medieval studies, defined broadly geographically and chronology. The curriculum delves deeply into interdisciplinary explorations of this era, encompassing, for example,politics, economics, society, culture, archaeology, philosophy, and art history.