History

Research focus 
The degree programme is offered at a university with a strong research profile, which is internationally renowned for its history department. In the courses, historical topics are addressed in a problem-oriented manner, relating them to current research debates and addressing relevant questions using appropriate methods. Theoretical approaches that guide research work are developed and reflected upon. 

Interdisciplinarity 
Exchange with other academic disciplines is explicitly practised and reflected upon as part of an interdisciplinary theory module. In this way, students become aware of questions and methodologies specific to historical studies and learn to engage them in dialogue with approaches from other disciplines. 
In-depth theoretical and methodological knowledge. The programme promotes the understanding and reflective application of appropriate theories and methods for historical research. This enables students to reflect upon, critique and justify historical methodologies and findings. 

Individual specialisation 
The programme offers a broad range of options. In addition to modules on the pre-modern period (Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Early Modern period) and the modern period (19th–21st centuries), students complete one of several specialisation modules and one research module. This allows them to deepen their studies in line with their own interests. Specialisations can be indicated on the Master’s degree certificate. 

Practical applications
The programme equips students with skills that are relevant in various professional fields (academia, archives, museums, media, research management, etc.). These include skills in independent research, analysis and reflection, as well as in writing texts and presenting research findings. The ‘History as a Profession’ unit is available to provide career guidance and arrange work placements. Work placements can be credited towards the degree as part of the ‘individual subsidiary subjects’. There is also the opportunity to take part in a project seminar. 

Strong links with research
Students benefit from research colloquia, where national and international researchers present their current projects for discussion. Current research projects being carried out in the department enrich teaching and give students an insight into the research practices of historians.

Double-degree programmes

Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.

In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.

Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on the application process for prospective international students and the language requirements.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 4 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies History comprise 120 credit points.

The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.

As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step to a Master programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Application deadline reminder

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You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.