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History (Research): Ancient History

Master

Although the main focus of the ResMA Ancient History is on your chosen specialisation, the programme also includes a number of courses which enable you to acquire a better understanding of theories on historical processes, historical debates and methodology of historical research.

In the first semester, you will follow a course in Historical Theory (10 EC) and in the second semester a course in Developing Research Proposals (10 EC). The sequence of the remaining courses -- two Research Seminars (2 x 10 EC), one Literature Seminar (10 EC), 10 EC worth of courses from Research Schools, 20 EC’s worth of Optional Courses, a Tutorial (10 EC) and the Research Master Thesis (30 EC) – can be flexible.

The student must get in touch with the Coordinator of Studies if the student wants advice on the study plan.

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Note: starting the Research Master in February means that the programme is followed in a different order. We strongly advise students to set up their study plan in consultation with the Coordinator of Studies before the start of the programme.

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2

Year 1

The Unification of the Mediterranean 10
Coping with Versnel: debating ancient religions 10

Research Seminar

Roman Fake News. Documentary Fictions in the Roman World 10
Egypt in Late Antiquity 10

Compulsory Courses

Historical Theory (ResMA History) 10
Developing Research Proposals (ResMA History) 10
Tutorial (ResMA History) 10
Research School Courses (ResMA History) 10

Year 2

Optional Courses (20 EC)

Material Culture for Ancient Historians 10
Epigraphy 10
Greek Papyrology 10
Optional Courses (ResMA History) 20

ResMA Thesis

ResMA Thesis History & Final Exam 30