Master in History (research)

Tuition fees are 19,300 USD per year. Applications for the Feb 2027 intake close on Oct 15, 2026.

The Master in History research program at Leiden University is for students who want to do advanced historical research. This 2-year Master's degree in English helps students prepare for a PhD or a research career.

The program teaches students about historical research methods and how to analyze data. They work with well-known scholars and use resources from museums and archives to improve their research skills.

Graduates can become PhD researchers, historians, or work in museums and archives. They can also work in think tanks or government research positions, using their critical thinking and research skills.