Transnational History (TNH) is a two-year master’s degree programme that offers students the opportunity to study transnational processes and phenomena from the 19th century to the present day. The programme takes place in an international environment, bringing together students and lecturers from diverse countries. It explores key themes such as globalisation, migration, war and its consequences, social and political transformations, and cultural exchange — processes that transcend national, state, and cultural boundaries. Through specific cases, students discover how history shapes our interconnected world. 

Transnational History combines the acquisition of subject knowledge with advanced historical research methods. It emphasises the development of critical thinking, textual and source analysis, intercultural competence, and analytical skills. The programme is unique in its integration of historical research with the analysis of contemporary global challenges.

Students have considerable freedom to pursue topics aligned with their individual interests, with opportunities to focus on areas such as Social and Economic Change, Migration and Minorities, or Conflict and Violence. They may also explore how the past is used and interpreted in the present — combining academic insight with practical application. Alongside their degree, students have the option to earn a supplementary Certificate in Digital Humanities by completing courses that develop essential data literacy and digital competencies, increasingly valued across disciplines in both academic research and professional practice.

Graduates of the TNH programme will be well-equipped to pursue careers in international organisations, diplomacy, public administration, NGOs, cultural institutions, academia and research, as well as in multinational companies and the media. They will also be well-prepared for doctoral studies, including the English- taught PhD in Modern History offered by the Institute of International Studies.

The TNH programme offers:

• Innovative and engaging courses
• Curriculum tailored to individual interests
• Supportive and international study environment
• Diverse student community from across the globe
• Small seminar groups and personalised academic guidance
• Opportunities for study abroad and internships
• Extracurricular activities and student-led initiatives

We welcome highly motivated students with a consistently strong academic track record in history and closely related disciplines within the social sciences and humanities. The admissions committee assesses applications based on the submitted documents and awards points (1-100) in the following categories: academic background, motivation, and extracurricular activities. The threshold for admission is determined by the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University.

Please visit the admissions website of our Faculty to find:

• A detailed overview of the TNH admission requirements
• Guidance for prospective students

Admissions for this new program will open on 11 November 2025.

Application submission deadlines:

• Early-bird deadline: 28 February 2026
• Regular deadline: 30 April 2026

For students from visa-seeking countries, we strongly recommend submitting the application by the early-bird deadline.
We look forward to receiving your application!