The English-taught Master of Arts programme History of Empires and Colonialism is a two-year research-oriented degree programme designed to develop students' historical thinking and career-related skills. What sets the degree programme apart is its pionieering focus on the historical phenomena of empires and colonialism, employing an academically and methodologically innovative curriculum.

The degree programme emphasises discussion-based teaching and learning formats and is designed to allow students to engage in an in-depth study of an empire of their choice. The degree programme's teaching staff place significant emphasis on preparing students for their future careers; consequently, courses include practical assignments and the curriculum requires students to undertake a semester abroad or an internship.