Public History (Major Field of Study within Master Program History)
Last Updated: February 4, 2021
Ufo
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33-35
Gent, 9000
Director(s)
Professor Bruno De Wever
Email: [email protected]
Professor Gita Deneckere
Email: [email protected]
Program Introduction
In 2016-2017, Ghent University is the first Belgian university to offer a program in public history. Students in the History program can choose this optional program in their third bachelor's and master's program in history. The program consists of a cluster of courses with at its core two internships.
Degrees Offered
- M.A. in History with a Certificate or Concentration in Public History
Program Strengths
- Digital Media
- Film/Video
- Historic Preservation
- Local/Community History
- Museum Studies
- Oral History
- Publishing