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 international relations.
Students go beyond Eurocentric perspectives and analyse global power dynamics and conflicts from multiple viewpoints, addressing contemporary challenges with attention to marginalised voices and alternative frameworks
Small scale seminars and intensive supervision ensure that you are part of an academic community and do not disappear into anonymous lecture halls. The freedom we offer in research projects challenges you to develop and defend original arguments. At VU Amsterdam, you will not only earn your degree, but also become an independent thinker.
Five reasons to choose this bachelor:
- The program offers a strong focus on global developments and perspectives, examining the history of all regions of the world from the perspective of their interconnectedness.
- You learn to interpret current events from a critical and global perspective.
- You combine insights and skills from History, the Social Sciences and International Relations.
- Small scale seminars and electives and the intensive supervision support your personal learning trajectory.
- You benefit from the extensive networks of our lecturers.
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