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- Major Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
History Major Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
Overview
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Duration:
6 semesters
Course Start:
Winter semester & summer semester
Restrictions:
Without NC
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Contents of the subject History
The degree programme combines subject-specific and teaching methodology modules designed to prepare students for a career in teaching. Students acquire fundamental skills in historical research methods. They reflect on the use and function of history in public discourse. They learn to develop teaching concepts, test them in practice and subject them to critical scrutiny.
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Advantages of the subject History at Bielefeld University
A degree in History with a teaching qualification offers many advantages, the emphasis on which varies depending on the chosen specialisation, type of school and individual course of study.
The degree programme is offered at a research-intensive university that is internationally renowned for its history department. Students benefit from innovative approaches and a theory-based education that equips them to engage with history in a reflective manner.
From antiquity to contemporary history – the programme offers insights into the full breadth of historical periods. Students can choose to specialise according to their own interests, including in systematic subject areas such as gender history, economic history, Ibero-American history or digital history.
Teaching is characterised by manageable group sizes and close cooperation between lecturers and students. Students benefit from a vibrant culture of discussion and develop their subject-specific skills right from the start. Comprehensive advisory services provide support with individual study planning.
The programme combines subject-specific and teaching methodology seminars with placements in schools. In this way, students prepare specifically for their future careers in the education sector.
Students have the opportunity to take part in international programmes, spend a semester abroad at one of over thirty renowned partner universities, and thus broaden their horizons.
Career prospects
Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree programme can go on to the Master of Education course to qualify as teachers in their chosen type of school.
What are the access requirements?
Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).
Please note: When transferring to the Master of Education degree programme with the subject of History and the career goal of teaching at Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'), proof of knowledge of Latin at the level of the German "Kleines Latinum" is required for the degree of Master of Education up to and including the winter semester 2028/29. From the summer semester 2029, proof of knowledge of Latin at the level of the German "Kleines Latinum" is already required for enrolment (and not only for the degree of the degree programme).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
What formalities are important?
Course start
Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.
The studies Major Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule')) History comprise 90 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.
Application, admission, and enrolment
The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.
Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC
Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
The courses
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.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:
Possible combinations for Combined Bachelor with teaching option
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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Overview
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Duration:
6 semesters
Course Start:
Winter semester & summer semester
Restrictions:
Without NC
1
Apply now!
Put together your degree programme now
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