Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Track History and Heritage Consultancy

The Master's track History and Heritage Consultancy at the University of Groningen is a unique program that focuses on the dual aspects of historical analysis of heritage and professional skills required for working in the heritage and public sectors. This track is designed to equip students with the expertise and tools to interpret and reflect on the meaning of historical heritage, implement their knowledge practically, and develop excellent analytical writing and reading skills.

Program Description

The Master's track History and Heritage Consultancy offers a broad range of methodological and research courses, allowing students to specialize in their personal field of interest and flexibility in their planning. Students learn to interrogate the complexities of history and heritage present in buildings, objects, practices, customs, and opinions of the past. They also develop relevant professional skills, such as effective communication, grant writing, and project management, which prepare them for immediate employment in the field of history and heritage.

Program Structure

The program consists of various courses, including:

• Atelier Living Heritage: a flag course that focuses on theories of heritage, aspects of heritage consultancy, and the conveyance of historical knowledge to broader audiences and new contexts.
• Masterclass: a course that trains students in practical skills, such as pitching projects, project management, and grant writing, in preparation for entering the job market.
• Methodological courses: students choose a number of methodological courses to enhance their historical skills, such as Oral History, The Uses of the Past, Archives, or Visual and Material Sources.
• Research seminar: students develop their skills by taking a research seminar, which offers an in-depth analysis of a specific topic.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Master's track History and Heritage Consultancy, students must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in History
• A Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, with a successfully completed Minor in History (max. 30 ECTS)
• English language proficiency: a VWO diploma or a subject certificate for VWO English (mark 6 or higher), minimum requirement of TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum of 21 on all items), or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 on all items), or Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Master's track History and Heritage Consultancy are:

• EU/EEA students: € 2601 (full-time)
• non-EU/EEA students: € 19200 (full-time)

Job Prospects

On completing the Master's track History and Heritage Consultancy, students are equipped with the academic and professional knowledge and skills required to work in the public and heritage sectors. Graduates can find general and specialist positions within administrative bodies, cultural institutions, and other (media) organizations involved in the field of public history. Job examples include:

• Curator
• Historical/heritage advisor
• Policy advisor in public administration
• Coordinator of educational events
• Head of a cultural institute
• Researcher
• Journalist

Research

Research in the Department of History covers the earliest human history to the present, focusing on regions from a global perspective. The international staff are all involved in teaching the Master’s track History and Heritage Consultancy, offering students the possibility to specialize in a wide range of topics. Students can find more information on the webpages about staff members and their research and about the activities of the Research Centre for Historical Studies.

Study Associations

Ubbo Emmius is the study association of the History department at the University of Groningen. The association organizes a broad set of activities year-round, including social, study-related, career, or activities that focus on all together. Students can get a discount on study books and participate in various committees.

Study Support

Each degree program has a study advisor whom students can contact if they have questions or need advice about any study-related matters. Everything discussed will be treated confidentially. If students have a more complex problem, they should contact a student counsellor. In addition, students can follow various courses at the Study Support section of the Student Service Centre (SSC).