MATILDA: European Master in Women's and Gender History – (M.A.)

A two-year programme of study spent at at least two partner universities across Europe, with a summer intensive programme bringing together students and academics from all partner institutions.

Offers the chance to study with leading European scholars of women's and gender history.

Combines core elements with options ranging from medieval to contemporary themes and encouraging comparative and transnational perspectives on European history.

MATILDA is the first Joint European Master Degree in Women´s and Gender History. Set up as part of the Erasmus programme with funding from the European Commission, DG Education and Culture, MATILDA is designed for students wishing to develop expertise in women´s and gender history, as well as in European history, and who are interested in intercultural exchange. The process of accreditation is under way.

The programme of study is spread over two years, includes 120 ECTS points and links five leading European universities in an exciting, innovative and unique venture. The partner institutions are the

* Universität Wien (coordinating institution),
* the Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski,
* the Université Lumière Lyon 2,
* the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest,
* the University of Nottingham.

Students can expect to study in at least two different countries over the course of four semesters. The MATILDA curriculum includes courses in core subjects in Women´s and Gender History (theory, methodology, and practice) and specialist options covering medieval to modern historical epochs, such as: History of Nationalism and Post-/Colonialism and History of Post-/Socialism; History of Masculinities; History of Gender in the Sciences; History of Gender and Work; History of Gender and Education; Comparative History of Women´s Movements, Women´s Oral History and Gender and Religion.

MATILDA supports integrative perspectives which go beyond local, regional, and national histories in order to situate these histories, as well as European history as a whole, in broader contexts. With its focus on comparative, entangled and transnational history, MATILDA aims to:

* explore the history of gender differences and similarities in European cultures and societies;
* investigate the role of gender in shaping European history;
* challenge gender inequalities.

In addition to studying in at least two different countries there will also be a summer Intensive Programme during which all students on the course will come together with faculty in order to learn and to strengthen cooperation.
Transparency and comparability will be assured through the European Credit Transfer System and Diploma Supplement.