Masters Degree Study Departments
Master’s degree in General History
The Department’s teachings aim to provide students with a knowledge of history and an understanding of historical processes. Studies in the Department are on the political, social, economic, and cultural development of the European and American peoples, which derive from the ancient Greek and Roman legacies and from Christian culture. Also discussed are their links and contacts with other parts of the world. The aim of the Master’s degree studies is to deepen the students’ historical education and knowledge, and to provide them with the necessary tools to engage in historical research. For this purpose, the students specialize in one period (Ancient Times or the Middle Ages, the Modern Era or the Contemporary Era) or on a certain subject that is not limited to a specific period, and participate in integrative studies that are common to all periods. Track B places an emphasis on expanding knowledge, while track A student first focus on writing a research proposal and then on writing a thesis.
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in History – with a grade point average of at least 80
Department requirements specified on the department’s website
All M.A. program studies are held on Tuesdays, and an M.A. without a thesis can be completed in a concentrated program which requires three semesters.
Research / Non-Research program
Program in Classical Culture
Program in Atlantic Studies
Program in US Studies
Program in Modern European Studies
Specialization in Religious Studies
Concentrated program for full time workers
Employment options after graduation:
Studies in the Department provide a broad education that is essential to understanding the global world, and they develop integrative capabilities for different disciplines. Department graduates also develop data processing capabilities, analytical and scientific analysis capabilities, and an understanding of long- and short-term processes that prepare them for working in today’s dynamic and demanding environment.
In addition to expanding the students’ knowledge and giving them integrative abilities for different disciplines, Department graduates are employed as history teachers in various institutions. Department students can also engage in academic and para-academic research.
