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Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines - Université Catholique de Lille
Master's Degree International Relations and Contemporary History
- Lille, France
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English, French
This rich and varied course provides students with the knowledge and skills to deal with international problems from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. It aims to give a clear overview of the complex issues raised by the international political developments of the 20th century and their implications today.


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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
MSocSci (History)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Honours degree in History or relevant honours degree


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University of Pretoria - Faculty of Theology and Religion
MTh (Church History and Church Polity)
- Pretoria, South Africa
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This Program offers the student with a four-year BDiv, a BThHons or equivalent qualification, the opportunity of theological specialisation and research at master's level. The coursework modules, in case of the coursework master's degree, provide the opportunity to acquire specialist skills in the practical field of the Ministry.


Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication - Erasmus University Rotterdam
Master in History Studies
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
In History Studies Delve into the past and unravel the complexities of human history with our master's program in History Studies, where you'll explore diverse cultures, events, and perspectives that have shaped the world we live in today. We offer two Master specializations in the field of History Studies: Applied History, Global History, and International Relations.


Utrecht University
Master in Modern and Contemporary History
- Utrecht, Netherlands
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Modern and Contemporary History research Master’s programme offers you research-based training in history as an academic discipline. We teach you how to do research, and we challenge you to develop your own ideas on topics of your choice.
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Central European University (CEU)
MA in History in the Public Sphere Dual Degree Program (Vienna-Tokyo)
- Vienna, Austria
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
History in the Public Sphere is a two-year master's program, run by Central European University and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. It focuses on the ways the past is represented, contested, and negotiated in the public sphere, exploring various contexts from the early modern period to the present in a comparative and transnational way.


University of the Highlands and Islands
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MLitt History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands
- Online
Master degree
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
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This programme brings together the disciplines of history and archaeology through the study of a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.


The University of Milan
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Master's Degree in Cultural, Intellectual and Visual History
- Milan, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
Blended
English
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The Master's Degree in Cultural, Intellectual and Visual History, delivered entirely in English, aims to provide students with a solid preparation that combines historical knowledge from antiquity to the contemporary age, rigorous methods, critical thinking and familiarity with digital technologies. For the first year classes will be exclusively “in-person”, while for the second year classes will be “online” with the exception of specific activities, i.e. laboratories, possible meetings with the thesis supervisor, tutoring activities, and educational trips.


Universidade de Aveiro
Master in Primary School Education and Portuguese and History and Geography of Portugal in 2nd Cycle
- Aveiro, Portugal
Master degree
4 semesters
On-Campus
Portuguese
The objective of this Study Cycle is to confer professional teaching qualifications in accordance with the reference number 4 the Attachment of the Decree Law 79/2014 (Primary School Teacher and Teacher of Portuguese, History and Geography of Portugal – 6 to 12 year old pupils).


University of Cape Town
MA Historical Studies
- Cape Town, South Africa
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Historical Studies has a longstanding commitment to creating and developing innovative and sustainable linkages between teaching, research and social dissemination of academic knowledge. It patiently and systematically trains graduate students in the art of writing empirically solid, conceptually alive and socially relevant histories through a diverse but balanced platter of coursework, a series of lively seminars, workshops, conferences, and colloquia, and intimate and meticulous supervision of primary research. No wonder that the Department has played a consistently leading role in generating internationally recognised historical research of excellent quality and thereby training students for careers both within and beyond academia.


University of Siena
Master in History and Philosophy
- Siena, Italy
- Arezzo, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Italian
The main purpose of this interclass course is to integrate the historical and philosophical perspectives in the study of the phenomena of society and culture, according to a tradition of research and education that has characterised this university site since its foundation in the early 1970s.


University of Jaén
Interuniversity Masters Degree in Historical Analysis of the Contemporary World
- Jaén, Spain
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Interuniversity Master’s Degree in Historical Analysis of the Contemporary World is intended to prepare you for research and specialisation, allowing you to continue your education in an autonomous, critical manner, acquire research skills and conduct original historiographic research.


University of Bologna
Master in Global Cultures
- Bologna, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This entirely English-taught program offers an interdisciplinary approach, equipping you with the tools and skills to gain a deep understanding of the historical dimensions of globalization processes. Programme will run only following the completion of the established ministerial procedure.


University of Delaware
Masters in History
- Newark, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master’s in History program offers students a chance to explore diverse historical topics through a flexible, interdisciplinary approach. It encourages critical thinking and deepens understanding ...


Northeastern University
Masters in History
- Toronto, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in History program offers students a flexible way to deepen their understanding of historical events, themes, and contexts. The curriculum focuses on developing critical skills such as re...
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History can involve studying one people, culture, or country in particular, but it also often involves general overviews of broad trends. Students of history may be required to conduct research in a specific topic.
A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.