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As an international faculty and student body, we strive to think about the past not only within but also across historical periods, world regions, national boundaries, and academic disciplines in order to avoid academic insularity and to keep in mind both the distinctiveness and interconnectedness of historical trajectories. This research-oriented one year MA program is tailored to students who have already identified a research area that they are passionate about. Since the program is short and intense, it is best suited for students who already have a clear idea for a thesis topic.
The program features two distinct tracks. Students can apply to:
History Track
The History track is characterized by breadth and variety. Students can choose courses from across the entire curriculum of the Department of Historical Studies, exploring the past from antiquity to the present, while focusing their studies in the field of their interests and completing a project of original research.
Late Antique and Medieval Track
This intensive, one-year track is ideal for candidates with a background in late antique, and medieval studies, defined broadly geographically and chronology. The curriculum delves deeply into interdisciplinary explorations of this era, encompassing, for example, politics, economics, society, culture, archaeology, philosophy, and art history.
For many students, the one year MA program serves as a steppingstone to doctoral studies. Both tracks not only give the opportunity to specialize through an MA thesis, but also provide research resources and equip students with essential skills, including source languages, digital humanities, publishing, etc.
Entry Requirements
In addition to meeting the general CEU admissions requirements, applicants must provide:
Research proposal for the MA Thesis
A 500-word research proposal for the MA thesis which will be weighed heavily in the admissions decision. The topic is expected to fall within the broad thematic focus of the Department and should be delimited and set out with the greatest possible clarity. Previous work on the subject, familiarity with source materials, language skills, and other qualifications relevant to the proposed research should be indicated.
Sample proposal 1 (Late Antique and Medieval Studies Track)
Sample proposal 2 (Late Antique and Medieval Studies Track)
Sample proposal 3 (History Track)
Sample proposal 4 (History Track)
Statement of Purpose
A brief, supplementary statement of purpose that explains the applicant’s interest in the Department of Historical Studies. In the statement of purpose, applicants can indicate which courses, professors, and research areas they see as especially relevant to their interests. Applicants who consider pursuing one of the Specializations and Advanced Certificates offered by the university may also indicate this in the statement of purpose.
Sample Statement of Purpose (Late Antique and Medieval Studies Track)
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