Testimonials
It challenges you to look at your own research/field in a different light!
- Previous education
- History at Radboud University
- Programme
- Historical Studies
- Study start date
- Study end date
What do you like most about the Research programme?
This Master's allows you to pursue your own interests within its programme through the elective courses, while simultaneously introducing you to new concepts and fields of research through its core curriculum.
What do you think about the atmosphere in class?
The atmosphere is great! Teachers are always open to a chat after class to expand on the material, and you can discuss your research ideas and plans with your fellow students over a cup of coffee.
What do you find most challenging in your Master’s?
The most challenging part for me was learning to work with students from other disciplines. You learn so much from their perspectives and expertises, and it challenges you to look at your own research/field in a different light!
Are you currently doing an internship?
I'm currently doing an internship about the Stadtholder's wives and their correspondences at the Royal Archives in The Hague, a project which falls under the Huygens Institute.
What are your plans once have received your Master's degree?
Once I have received my Master's degree, I'm hoping to find a job within the academic world.
You gain a good understanding of complex societal processes in the past as well as the present.
- Previous education
- History at Radboud University
- Programme
- Historical Studies
- Study start date
- Study end date
What do you like about the Research programme and why?
I like the fact that this Research Master's programme gives me a lot of freedom to explore my own interests and research the topics I want to know more about, while still challenging me with rather complex theoretical and methodological courses to bring my scholarly thinking and practice to a higher level.
What do you think about the atmosphere in class?
Because the group of students is rather small, you know each other even after a few weeks, which makes social contact easy and fun. Teachers seem more approachable than during my Bachelor's; the seminars feel more like a cooperative effort between students and teacher, rather than a top-down information transfer.
What do you find most challenging in your Master’s?
I guess one of the biggest challenges is shaping your own programme. You have to think ahead a lot to select courses which would fit your own interests and learning curve and which topic you would like to dedicate your thesis on. Discussing these things with your tutor can be very helpful.
Are you currently doing an internship?
I am currently in Leicester (England) for an internship on the image of Spain and Portugal in 18th- and early 19th-century travel writing.
Why do you think is it important that there are people out there with this degree?
I think the high level of academic functioning you develop during this Master's is not only helpful when pursuing a career in academia but also in a lot of other positions (policy making, cultural sector, media etc.), as you gain a good understanding of complex societal processes in the past as well as the present.
What are your plans once you've received your Master's degree?
I myself am still not sure on my plans after graduation. I am leaning towards applying for a PhD, but with my broad interests I would also fancy a position in policy making or the cultural sector.