About the programme

The M.A. in European History, is a stimulating interdisciplinary, comparative two-year international programme offered by a consortium of prestigious Universities based in European capitals. Full members Universities: France: Université Paris Diderot Germany: Humboldt-UniversitätzuBerlin Ireland: University College Dublin Italy: Tor Vergata University of Rome University of Rome RomaTre Norway: Universitetet i Oslo Associated members: Austria: Universität Wien Bosnia: University of Sarajevo Estonia: Tallinn University Portugal: Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Serbia: University of Belgrade Spain: Universidad Complutense de Madrid Graduates of the MEH will be awarded an M.A. title with a double degree issued by Tor Vergata University of Rome and by the host full member partner university/universities attended by the student.

Students enrolled in the M.A. in European History at Tor Vergata University, don’t have to pay extra-fees at the partner Universities during the mobility programmes and they can also ap – ply for specific Erasmus grants for the term spent abroad. Every year the MEH organizes a Summer school for students of the programme in which they can meet other students and faculty members of all participating academic Institutions, to discuss fundamental topics and to better know each other.

The MA in European History is particularly suited for students interested in pursuing careers in international organisations and foundations. They may achieve skills that can be applied to a broad range of careers, e.g. in educational and cultural sectors, as well as in journalism, administration or diplomacy. The programme will be an excellent preparation for those wishing to complete a PhD in History.

Study Structure The MA in European History is a two year Master’s programme divided into four phases (two winter and two summer terms). The programme starts in the winter term and has a modular structure. It is made up of 120 Credit points (ECTS) – 30 ECTS each term. All students are obliged to study at least at two of the participating universities in different countries, with the recognition of the exams taken at the partner universities.

In order to obtain a double degree students must complete at least 30 ECTS at a full member partner university and the Master’s thesis must be supervised by faculty members of the home and of the partner university. For a second period of mobility students can also choose an associated member university.

Students will follow courses regarding the following subjects:

• Social and economic history
• Cultural history and the history of religions
• History of science and Gender history
• History of dictatorships and violence
• Colonialism and post-colonialism
• Imperial history and nation-building
• International and transcultural relationships and migration