MA/MS in History of Politics and Society
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands•QS 2027 #113 =
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MA/MS in History of Politics and Society at Universiteit Utrecht in Utrecht, Netherlands is a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Teaching is in English. Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students. The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·
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Overview
The Master’s programme in History of Politics and Society provides a thorough understanding of the historical roots of today's major political and societal issues. We educate historians and future advisors and policymakers who contribute to solving the challenges at the top of the political and social agenda.
In this Master's programme you will study the historical development of democracy, civil society and economic inequality as well as the interaction between politics and policies in an international comparative perspective. The programme focuses largely on 19th through 21st century topics and has an interdisciplinary approach.
This programme offers an English track and a Dutch track. The modules offered in these tracks are the same – only the language of instruction differs.
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Universiteit Utrecht awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 1 year.
Tuition is EUR 2,694 per year for local students.
The programme is taught in English.
The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
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