History

Bielefeld University is one of the internationally renowned locations for historical research. The 'Bielefeld School' is not only a hallmark of modern, theory-led historical research, but above all a place of lively academic discussion. On the one hand, the programme provides students with basic academic skills that cover the entire breadth of the subject of history. On the other hand, students reflect on the significance of historical awareness in the public sphere and learn about professionally relevant fields of practice in historical work. Study groups organised jointly by students and teaching staff, weekly research colloquia and numerous international collaborations with universities in Europe and overseas create an inspiring and cooperative environment.

All degree programmes of the subject

"Technical" degree programme

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts : Major Subject (Academic)
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Bachelor : Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs
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Master

Master of Arts
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Doctoral study programmes

Doctoral study programme
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Courses offered with teaching option

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts : Major Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
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Bachelor : Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
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Bachelor of Arts : Subject (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule'))
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Master

Master of Education : Continuation Major Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
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Master of Education : Continuation Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
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Master of Education : Continuation Subject (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule'))
(wenn mit Ba-Arbeit)
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Master of Education : Continuation Subject (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule'))
(wenn ohne Ba-Arbeit)
(wenn ohne Ba-Arbeit) WiSe&SoSe

You would like to become a teacher?

"Educational Science" is a compulsory part of your studies, and you always have to apply for "Educational Science" (with reference to the desired type of school) as well!

Use the Bachelor modules, which will automatically show you all the required subjects:

Bachelor Construction Kit

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Courses without teaching option
Courses without teaching option (Possible combinations for Combi-Bachelor)
Courses offered excluding teaching option and with NC
Courses offered excluding teaching option and with NC 1 (Possible combinations for Combi-Bachelor)
Courses offered with teaching option
Courses offered with teaching option (Possible combinations)
Courses with teaching option and with NC
Courses with teaching option and with NC 1 (Possible combinations)
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"technical" degree programme; no option for teaching profession available here.
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The places for courses marked with 'NC' (Numerus clausus) are subject to restrictions on admission.

The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026.
Information on NC values from previous years