Master's in Atlantic Studies: History, Culture and Society
Explore historical, social, and cultural connections across Africa, the Americas, and Europe in this interdisciplinary Master's programme.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences interested in global history, cultural interactions, and interdisciplinary area studies.
Overview
Leibniz University Hannover offers a research-oriented Master of Arts programme in Atlantic Studies focusing on the political, economic, cultural, and historical relationships within the Atlantic space. Students investigate interconnections between Africa, the Americas, and Europe through an interdisciplinary curriculum spanning history, sociology, and cultural studies. The programme allows participants to choose between specialized historical science tracks or interdisciplinary pathways, incorporating international perspectives and practical training components. Applicants are expected to engage with complex global and regional dynamics through coursework, research projects, and an integrated internship or study abroad period.
What you'll do
- Complete core modules covering theoretical approaches and research debates in Atlantic studies and historical science.
- Select and complete topic modules focusing on transcultural spaces, inequality, social movements, or conflict regulation.
- Undertake an integrated internship abroad or at an international organization, or complete a semester abroad.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis within the designated four-semester timeframe.
- Participate in research colloquia, seminars, and lectures featuring international guest speakers.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in History, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Religious Science, Romance Languages and Literatures, English/American Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German at B2 level and English at B2 level, plus another programme-related foreign language at CEFR level B1
Instruction: German, English, and Spanish
- Foundational academic knowledge in history, social sciences, or humanities disciplines
- Ability to conduct independent academic research and engage with historiographical concepts
- Intercultural awareness and readiness to study global and transnational topics
- Open to applicants from all countries who hold a recognized Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Applicants must submit their application through the official university application portal during the designated application periods. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language proficiency certificates are prepared and uploaded according to university guidelines.
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Proof of German language proficiency
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Proof of additional foreign language proficiency
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