Programme structure
The duration of the Master's programme is two years, and the programme consists of 120 credits.
The Joint Master in European History programme has the following structure:
- 10 credits compulsory courses
- 80 credits of optional courses
- 30 credits master's thesis
The programme consists of a course part of 90 credits and a master's thesis of 30 credits.
You will gain relevant, broad competence on different topics within the field of modern European history, but also in-depth knowledge about a topic of your choice.
You get the opportunity to tailor your education by choosing topics that are particularly relevant to the master's thesis and for further career by going abroad for one or two semester.
Course of study
|
4. semester |
HIS4095 – Masteroppgave i historie | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester | HIS4035 – Prosjektutvikling og arbeidsmetodikk i historiefaget / Equivalent course |
Optional course |
Optional course |
| 2. semester | MITRA4010 – Methods and Theory in Modern International and Transnational History /
Optional course |
Optional course |
Optional course |
| 1. semester | HIS4010 – Historiske grunnlagsproblemer: teori og historiografi /
Optional course |
Optional course |
Optional course |
| 10 ECTS | 10 ECTS | 10 ECTS | |
Programme structure
The two first semesters are meant to give students an overview over key issues in modern european history, and the methods and theories in this field. The mix of introductory courses and more in-depth and specialised courses in combination with supervision will prepare you for working on a research-oriented master’s thesis in the last semester.
In the first semester, students are able to choose courses both from the Master’s Programmes in History and in Modern International and Transnational History at UiO.
For the second and third semesters, the students choose if they go abroad to study at one of the partner universities or stay at UiO. However, all students who enrol in the Joint Master in European History programme have to stay at least on semester at one of the partner institutions.
It is compulsory to take HIS4035 – Prosjektutvikling og arbeidsmetodikk i historiefaget (or an equivalent course at the partner institution) in the third semester. Apart from that, students are free to choose courses at UiO or a partner university at master’s level in history. (Participation in master courses in related fields may be granted and are subject to discussion with the host university.)
Finally, the master’s thesis is an individual piece of research from the thematic field of modern european history. Students apply for a supervisor in the first semester and discuss possible topics as part of the applications process.
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching methods at the programme encompass lectures, seminars and workshops.
The courses in the European History programme are primarily based on seminar teaching. Seminars consist of writing training, visits to archives, presentation of project descriptions and discussion of fellow students' drafts and presentations.
Supervision
The master's thesis is written under individual and group supervision. The student applies for a supervisor during or after the exchange semester, usually before the second year of study. If the degree is taken as a joint degree, the student is supervised at two of the consortium's universities; if the degree is taken as a double degree, a supervisor at the department will supervise the students while the examining committee will have members from two universities.
The topic is chosen independently, but it can be linked to a research project that historians at the department are involved in. An overview of possible projects and suggestions for topics can be seen in the master’s catalogue. These are only suggestions – students are encouraged to write an assignment that is not related to the course suggestions in the master's catalogue. In that case, they must find a supervisor who is willing to supervise such a task.
The supervision includes questions that arise in connection with the choice of subject, subject delimitation, problem, source material, outline and presentation.
Examination and assessment methods
The programme uses varied examination and assessment methods such as written semester assignments, oral presentation, submission of project descriptions and master's thesis. In the assignment seminars, the subject teacher and fellow students assess the project descriptions along the way.
See also the individual course descriptions.
Language of instruction and examination
In most subjects included in the study programme, the exam assignments are given in English and the exam answer must, as a general rule, be in English. Courses taken in Oslo can be in Norwegian and those selected for exchange can be given in another European language.
The course descriptions provide more information about the target form / language in exam assignments and exam answers.
Diploma and degree
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.