Migration and Global Interdependence
| Specialisatie van: | History |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Arts in History |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd en deeltijd |
| Duur: | 1 jaar (voltijd); 1,5 jaar (deeltijd) |
| Start: | September, februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 66034 |
Migratie, integratie, discriminatie, verstedelijking, burgerschap, sociale samenhang, burgermaatschappij, internationale interactie en economische crisis zijn belangrijke onderwerpen in het politieke en publieke debat. De specialisatie Migration and Global Interdependence draait om deze onderwerpen.
Career
Since this is a specialisation that studies the historic roots of many current debates, it prepares our students not only for work in the academic world and in teaching. Our graduates also work for local, national and international government and non-government organisations. They work as politicians, and journalists and for trade unions, publishers and museums.
Teacher training
If you are interested in a career in teaching, you can follow a teacher-training MA at the ICLON Graduate School of Education once you have graduated from the master’s programme. You have to speak fluent Dutch to follow the course, and there are some additional entry requirements. Follow the link ‘Teacher education/ Lerarenopleiding’ in the related programmes section for more information.
Some figures about graduates of History
How succesfull are they in finding a job?
- 98 % found a job within six months.
- 74 % found their first job at academic or HBO (higher professional) level.
- 94 % held a position at academic or HBO level when the study was carried out.
In which sector do they find jobs?
- Business services: 226
- Government / semi-government: 207
- Teaching: 162
- Research: 117
- Communication and journalism: 81
- Consultancy: 63
- Other: 144
What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)
Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates of History (2009, Student Career Service Humanities )

