Curriculum
| Duration | 2 years |
|---|---|
| Credits | 120 EC |
| Master's thesis | 30 EC |
| Research internship or study abroad | 30 EC |
This curriculum applies to students who started in 2025. Did you start the programme before?
Year 1 | Core courses
In the first year, you will take five compulsory courses (25EC) and one compulsory choice course (5EC). You also choose at least two courses (10EC) at a National Research School. In year 1, you take the compulsory Reading and Interpreting Sources courses. With questions about the different language options for these courses, please contact Aaron Griffith, via A.Griffith@uu.nl.
Year 1 | Research seminars
In the first year you take four research seminars (20EC) within the track you have chosen.
Year 2 | Electives and Master's thesis
In the first semester of your second year, you choose electives, here or abroad. If you want to pursue a career outside of academia, you can choose to do a research internship instead of staying abroad. The aim of this semester is to invest in knowledge and skills specifically for your personal research interests, in preparation of writing your thesis during the second semester.
Exam requirements
In order to complete your Master's programme you will need to meet the exam requirements. You can find the exam requirements in the Education and Examination Regulations.