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Understand today’s world by studying the past

How has democracy become a global standard while other types of government are considered ‘deviations’? What are the historical origins of global inequality and climate change? Learn about the historical origins of our global society

History and International Studies is the English-language degree for you if you want to understand the origins of our global world by combining history with a focus on modern languages and international relations.

Five reasons to choose this bachelor:

  1. Global perspective on world history.
  2. Attention to current themes.
  3. Combination of History, Social Sciences and International Relations.
  4. Attention to modern languages.
  5. You can benefit from the teachers' network.

Read student Maurits' story to learn more about History and International Studies.

Discover your History and International Studies study programme

During the Bachelor you develop a broad foundation of historical knowledge from Antiquity to the present era from a global perspective. You look at themes of contemporary relevance such as slavery or the rise of China and study them to understand today’s international relations. By combining insights from the study of History with those from the social sciences and International Relations, you develop a deeper understanding of today’s societal challenges.

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