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Thematic studies in History

Course
HI2024
Master’s level
15 credits (ECTS)
Offered by the Department of Historical Studies at the Faculty of Humanities
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Göteborg
Study form
Campus
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-20020
Tuition
Full education cost: 24 500 SEK
First payment: 24 500 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

More information about tuition fees

Application opens 16 March 2026

Summary

In this advanced-level class, students have the opportunity to focus on a specific historical theme or subject.

About

This is an advanced level course. The student, in consultation with the teacher/supervisor, chooses a historical theme/area and gains a deepened understanding of this specific theme/area of research, methodologically as well as subject-wise. The course provide opportunities for discussions in relation to problems and discourses within the selected thematic literature. The student produces an individual written work and presents this at a final seminar.

Prerequisites and selection

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.

The Department of Historical Studies
Archaeology, History, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Cultural heritage studies
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