North American Studies (MA)

Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands

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12 monthsProgramme duration

22,300 EURTuition Fee/year

Feb, SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The master’s programme in North American Studies at Leiden University takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the United States, with a particular emphasis on examining key aspects of American history, culture, and literature.

The Leiden programme offers a diverse and international learning environment. While the programme focuses on the U.S., you will also explore the role the U.S. plays in the region and in the world, as well as the impact of the region and the world on developments in the U.S. Some of the key areas and major issues in the history, politics, literature and culture of the U.S. that the programme explores in depth and from a multidisciplinary and historical perspective include:

Slavery, migration, and emancipation movements;
The history and politics of international relations and human rights;
Immigration and ethnicity;
Identity constructions and memory politics;
Environmental justice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Slavery, migration, and emancipation movements;
The history and politics of international relations and human rights;
Immigration and ethnicity;
Identity constructions and memory politics;
Environmental justice.

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Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

TOEFL

90+

IELTS

6.5+

To be eligible for one of Leiden University’s master's programmes, you must meet the following admission requirements: Academic, Language and Programme-specific. For Academic requirements: You’ll need a BA or BSc degree (or equivalent and preferably associated to the field of study) to be admitted to any of Leiden University’s master’s programmes. For Language requirements: Admission to most master’s programmes requires students to be proficient in English. For Programme-specific requirements: The specific academic and professional entry requirements for each master’s programme are listed in each programme's website - please check with each programme's site to learn more about the programme-specific requirements.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

2,694 EUR

International

Starts from

22,300 EUR

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