Historian maisteriohjelma, filosofian maisteri (2 v)
University of Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
Why study history? With a strong understanding of history, you are able to navigate a complex, globalised world and understand the role of history in research. Studies in the historian maisteriohjelma at Helsingin yliopisto train you to become an expert in the field of history and deepen and broaden your general knowledge of history.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Master's
- Institution
- University of Helsinki (University)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- History
About History
How we got here: empires, wars, ideas and everyday lives, read from the sources.
Where it leads
Historian · Archivist · Museum curator · Teacher · Policy researcher
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