Level:  master academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: Master of arts in history

The purpose of the masters study program in history is to acquire theoretical, methodological and specific inner disciplinary knowledge of a chosen module, conceptualized chronologically, with a broad choice of topics from political, social, economic and cultural issues. The masters program consists of required and elective courses and provides students with a thorough and holistic approach to issues in contemporary science and trains for research work. The program nurtures students critical thinking, expands knowledge and hones and teaches professional skills needed to work in the field.

The goals of the graduate program in history are: • to master specific knowledge on particular issues in the historical sciences; • mastering basic knowledge of the study of history or from related historical sciences to prepare for future independent scientific research; • acquiring methodological knowledge and specific skills to studying issues within the historical sciences; • to be introduced to specific areas of work in institutions(archives, libraries, museums and similar) that are relevant for expertise in certain areas of study in the historical sciences; • applying knowledge, methods and skills in a practical scientific-research environment; • to be familiar with writing methods for various types of scientific and historical research papers and articles; • to be familiar with the publishing standards for historical articles and papers; • perfect students ability to apply knowledge and skills in the professional arena for masters in history candidates to work in educational or cultural institutions.

. Outcomes of participating in the masters in history academic program are: - specific knowledge of certain inner areas of study within the framework of the historical sciences; general knowledge of sister sciences to history or auxilliary historical disciplines at a level needed to conduct independent scientific research; - methodologcial knowledge and specific skills for studying issues within the historical sciences; knowledge and ability in writing methods for various types of historical articles and papers and methods of oral presentation of research findings; - the ability to detect and define scientific issues; -apply scientific and methodological knowledge and skills in a practical scientific research environment; - familiarity with specific areas of work in institutions(archives, libraries, museums and similar) that are relevant for expertise in inner areas of study in the historical sciences; - be familiar with publishing standards for historical articles and papers; the ability to apply knowledge and skills in the professional arena for masters in history candidates to work in educational or cultural institutions.

Completed undergraduate study in history (240 ECTS) or equivalent undergraduate history four year program, according to the conditions and statutes of the University and Faculty; students that have completed another undergraduate program must take a differential exam in accordance with masters program and University rules.

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