Transatlantic Studies - History, Culture and Politics

Transatlantic Studies at Radboud University examines the complex connections between the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean. You will learn to analyse the past and present of multilayered exchanges between North America and Europe, with regard to, for example, culture and politics.

In close collaboration with fellow students and staff, you will reflect on complex international interactions through themes such as global citizenship, democracy, international cooperation, freedom, equality, and human rights, all from a transatlantic perspective.

The interdisciplinary approach of the Master's specialisation in Transatlantic Studies - History, Culture and Politics at Radboud University will allow you to use and synthesise knowledge from a wide range of sources, such as digital collections, social media, policy documents, visual media, literature and popular culture. You will acquire intercultural skills to work in or with other cultures and societies.

Future career opportunities

This program will prepare you for your future career by offering you access to an internship or study abroad and access to our network in public diplomacy, the media industry, heritage institutions, international business and NGOs. Your acquired knowledge and skills, together with an excellent command of (American) English, will also help you find a job in an international setting.

Possible occupations

• Consultant for businesses, NGOs and governmental organisations
• Researcher
• Diplomat
• Journalist
• Job at culture and heritage institutions

Courses include:

• The Foundations of Transatlantic Relations: Domestic Politics and International Relations

• American Culture in a Global Context: Imagining America in text, image and music

• Current issues in Transatlantic relations: Power, Principles and Protest

• The Red and Black Atlantic: Transatlantic Constructs of Race, Culture, and Identity