Program Overview
The History of Politics and Society at Utrecht University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the History of Politics and Society programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the History of Politics and Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core theory: the origins and effects of institutions (compulsory)
- Research methods and design (compulsory)
- Theory & practice: challenges of the welfare state (compulsory)
- Elective a: growth and inequality, 1000-2000
- Elective b: coping with food crises
- Elective c: democracy and democratization
- Elective d: civil society in the 19th and 20th century
- Ma-thesis history of politics and society (compulsory)
- Internship history of politics and society
- Skills lab history of politics and society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelors degree from a Dutch university (or foreign equivalent),
- Bachelors degree in History, or another academic Bachelors degree with a minimum of 30 EC obtained in History.
- Profound knowledge of and insight into the concepts and theories used in political, social, or economic history (or in political science, sociology, governance studies, or economics) as demonstrated by a minimum of 30 EC obtained in advanced courses in these fields.
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
