LONDON’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
DUTCH GOLDEN AGE MA /
2016/17 ENTRY
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/history
Dutch Golden Age MA /
The Dutch Golden Age MA is designed to give
students a thorough understanding of the history
and culture of the Netherlands in the early modern
period, focusing on the Dutch Republic during its
17th-century efflorescence. Jointly offered by UCL,
King's College London, and the Courtauld Institute,
the programme draws on the full range of
resources and expertise in London for study of this
subject.
Degree structure Mode: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme
consists of three or four core modules (75 credits), one optional module
(15 credits) and the research dissertation (90 credits).
CORE MODULES
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Research Skills Seminar
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Literature of the Dutch Golden Age
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or one module on the history of Dutch art
RECENT OPTIONAL MODULES INCLUDED:
Degree summary This interdisciplinary programme combines three fields: history, art
history, and Dutch language and literature. It aims to provide a
knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, cultural and
religious history of the Netherlands in the period c.1550–1700.
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UCL History enjoys an outstanding international reputation for its
research and teaching.
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The department is strongly committed to the intellectual development
of all our students; if you come to UCL, you will receive individual
supervision from leading historians.
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Students benefit from London's extraordinary resources, including
major collections of Dutch and Flemish art. The British Library, within
walking distance of UCL, houses the largest collection of Dutch books
anywhere outside the Low Countries.
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Dutch Genre Painting
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From Renaissance to Republic: The Netherlands c.1555-1609
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Political Thought in Renaissance Europe
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Signs, Mind and Society: Early Modern Theories of Language
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The Body Between Art and Science
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Golden Age Kingship: Theory and Practice
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Transformation of Jewish Culture in Early Modern Europe
DISSERTATION/REPORT
The programme takes the form of lectures, small-group seminars and
individual tutorials. Through the research skills seminar students will visit
various libraries and collections, in particular the Institute for Historical
Research, British Library, and Warburg Institute. Assessment is through
written coursework essays and the dissertation.
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All students undertake an independent research project based on 16th and/or
17th-century (primary) resources, which culminates in a dissertation up to 15,000 words.
Your career First destinations of recent graduates of the programme include: East
Side Community Heritage; Volunteer, Warburg Institute; University of
London: Research Degree in Art History; and University of Amsterdam:
PhD Golden in the Age in Dutch Art.
Employability
This programme not only provides an outstanding foundation for those
hoping to undertake PhD research and pursue an academic career but is
also popular with students wishing to go into journalism, the civil service,
business, museum and heritage and the education sector. Debates, small
group seminars and tutorials help students to acquire strong presentation
and negotiation skills for their future career. Likewise the analytical and
research skills gained by students on this programme are highly valued
by employers from a range of industries. There are many additional
activities available, both within the department and the wider UCL
community, to help students focus on employability skills whilst they are
here, for example departmental careers talks and networking
opportunities with history alumni.
Entry requirements A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant
discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an
equivalent standard. The programme can accommodate beginners as
well as advanced speakers of Dutch.
English language proficiency level
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you
will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English
proficiency.
The level of English language proficiency for this programme is:
Advanced.
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and
test providers is provided at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements
Your application The deadline for all applicants is 29 July 2016.
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for
places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas
applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
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why you want to study Dutch Golden Age at graduate level
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where you would like to go professionally with your degree
why you want to study Dutch Golden Age at UCL
what particularly attracts you to this programme
how your academic background meets the demands of a challenging
academic environment
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement
is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this
programme match what the programme will deliver.
Details on how to apply are available on the website at:
www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply
PDF Updated: November 06, 2015
Information correct at time of going to press. See website (www.ucl.ac.uk/history) for latest information
FEES AND FUNDING
// UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £9,020 (FT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £18,670 (FT)
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UK & EU (2016/17) entry: £4,510 (PT)
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Overseas (2016/17) entry: £9,285 (PT)
For the most recent information on funding available for 2015/16 entry
please see the UCL HIstory website.
Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCL
Scholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships
APPLICATION DATE
All applicants: 29 July 2016
CONTACT
Ms Jasmine Gane
Email:
jasmine.gane@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 3108 4231