Graduates are proficient in the historical method and able to work critically with research sources and literature. They have a grounding in selected political, cultural and economic milestones of European development from the

Middle Ages to the present, are proficient in the most important aspects of expert discourse and are able to explain the historical basis thereof.

Graduates have a basic command of Dutch equivalent to the B2 level of the CEFR and a grounding in the life and institutions, literature, culture and history of Dutch speaking countries. They can pursue careers in companies trading with these countries, cultural institutions, state administration, the media, the diplomatic service and in tourism.