Career prospects
The research Master's programme in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance studies is both academically and socially relevant. By developing your professional skills and your ability to work independently, you will be well prepared for the challenges of the modern employment market. Almost all graduates found a job within two years of graduating.
Academic careers
The research Master’s programme is designed for students with the ability and ambition to pursue an academic career. Approximately 50% of our graduates opt for a PhD position in the Netherlands or abroad. Others remained in the academic sphere with careers in secondary and higher education, museums, archives, publishing, translation, etc. Graduates of this programme have received PhD offers from (amongst others):
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The programme managed to simulate the practical research endeavours and daily routine of my research job today.
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Towards the job market
This research Master's programme does not only prepare for an academic career. You can also pursue a professional career in the field. Our alumni found jobs as:
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- Museum Guide at
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Career development
Cultural transfer
To assist you in preparing for life after university as a scholar of Antiquity, the middle Ages or the Renaissance, we offer three courses on ‘cultural transfer’ in the second year. In these courses, you become acquainted with ‘Premodern sources in modern contexts’, ‘tangible and intangible heritage’, and ‘theory and practice in archaeology and monument preservation’. You are also eligible for a work placement in ancient, medieval and renaissance studies.
Career Services
Career Services offers events, tests, coaching and training in and outside your Master's programme, related to professional self-analysis, career orientation and job application skills. You can find more information about career services on or .
Other career events
- is a monthly career orientation meeting for students and alumni of the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ.
- The Faculty of Humanities organises a with interesting partners who will illustrate the diversity in career opportunities for humanities graduates.
- Once a year Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ organises a . This Careers Day offers the opportunity to sign up for workshops and trainings, and to meet recruiters at the careers fair.