Master of Arts [M.A] (History - Global History and International Studies)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
₹14.9 L/Yr
€16,500 /Yr
- This specialization is unique in that it combines approaches from history and the social sciences. In addition to developing an understanding of archival sources, students will acquire a basic knowledge of field research and the use of online sources such as diasporic social media. Students will also learn to work with digital databases in relation to economic and social history.
- The History department of VU Amsterdam has a long tradition in teaching and researching global relations and international history. The focus areas include economic, colonial, and postcolonial relations between Western countries and the postcolonial world—including Africa and Southeast Asia. VU Amsterdam also has a large amount of expertise in the relations between Europe and the US in the wider context of the Atlantic world and the global impact of changes in Asia and China.
- Furthermore, this specialization program focuses on how the circulation of people, goods, and ideas has shaped the world as we know it today. The link between history and contemporary political debates on migration, nationalism, and ethnicity is discussed throughout the specialization.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹1486650 (EUR 16500) |
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- a Bachelor's degree from an officially recognized research university, including a minimum of three years of full-time academic studies with at least 180 ECTS or the equivalent.
- The Master’s program in History is for students with an academic Bachelor’s degree in History. Students may also qualify if they have an academic Bachelor’s degree in another discipline of the Humanities (e.g. Theology, Philosophy) or in Anthropology or Sociology if students have a major or specialization equal to a minimum of 30 ECTS in History courses.
- For international students, the level of studied academic theory needs to be based on the course description, literature list and sample of academic writing, due to a lack of distinction between applied and academic universities abroad.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Tulip Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 4.9 L/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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