School of History and Archaeology

Faculty of Philosophy

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

“MA in Historical Research”

The Department of History and Archaeology of the Faculty of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki offers a Postgraduate Programme of Study (M.A.) entitled ‘Postgraduate Programme in Historical Research’, the subject of which is the academic field of History, with specializations in:
(a) Ancient Greek and Roman History,
(b) Byzantine and Medieval History, and
(c) Modern and Contemporary History.

The programme’s objective is to provide high-level, specialized research and professional training in the individual fields of History. This is achieved through: (a) in-depth study of primary sources and secondary literature for each historical period, (b) familiarization with new theoretical approaches and modern research tools, (c) promotion of an interdisciplinary approach to historical issues, (d) advancement of knowledge and development of research in the various fields of History, and (e) the cultivation of highly trained academic and research personnel capable of meeting the demands of both research and education.

The learning outcomes and qualifications of the programme’s graduates can be summarized as follows: (a) understanding of the theoretical issues of historical research and familiarity with the methodological tools used in the study of History, (b) knowledge of recent findings in the field of History and current research trends, (c) ability to approach diverse historical problems from an interdisciplinary perspective and to engage in dialogue with related humanities and social sciences, (d) development of analytical and synthetic skills in dealing with primary sources and secondary literature, and (e) familiarity with research methods and academic writing.