A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be within the humanities or social sciences. Also required is 60 credits in historical studies.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries.
The Master's Programme in Early Modern History will increase your appreciation and understanding of the late Medieval and Early Modern world (roughly 1350–1850) and give you the theoretical and research skills needed to conduct independent historical research. In this period there is much that seems strange and repulsive to us. At the same time, this is when many developments that helped form the basis of modern society started to emerge. Looking back on the period 1350–1850, we are often struck by phenomena that may seem distant or unfamiliar: witch trials, horrific forms of torture, and spectacular displays of power. At times, the past can appear to be a foreign country. At the same time, we can recognise many of the defining features of the modern world, such as the emergence of stronger states, global trade, and new patterns of consumption. Studying early modern history, therefore, means seeking to understand cultures and societies that are at once familiar and foreign. This Master's Programme aims to help you develop such an understanding. The programme provides advanced knowledge of the early modern world, with a particular focus on Europe, while also drawing attention to developments in other parts of the world. By combining broad historical perspectives with current metho