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History Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs
Overview
Degree:
Bachelor
Duration:
6 semesters
Course Start:
Winter semester & summer semester
Restrictions:
Without NC
1
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Contents of the subject History
Students acquire fundamental skills in historical research. They reflect on the use and function of history in public discourse and gain an understanding of relevant professional fields. The programme combines research-oriented subject study, the development of key skills and career-preparation activities.
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Advantages of the subject History at Bielefeld University
A university with a strong research focus
The degree programme is offered at a university with a strong research focus, which is internationally renowned for its history department. Students benefit from innovative ideas and a theory-based education that equips them to engage with history in a reflective manner.
A wide range of subject areas
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.
Committed Teaching and Support
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 academic skills right from the start. Comprehensive advisory services provide support with individual study planning.
Practical and career focus
Students gain an insight into practical fields relevant to their careers. Through project seminars or work placements, organised in collaboration with cultural institutions, public authorities or businesses, they apply historical research methods.
International collaborations
There are a wide range of opportunities to complete parts of the degree programme abroad. The Department of History at Bielefeld University maintains Erasmus partnerships and participates in double-degree programmes, for example with Paris or Bologna.
The degree programme is offered at a university with a strong research focus, which is internationally renowned for its history department. Students benefit from innovative ideas and a theory-based education that equips them to engage with history in a reflective manner.
A wide range of subject areas
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.
Committed Teaching and Support
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 academic skills right from the start. Comprehensive advisory services provide support with individual study planning.
Practical and career focus
Students gain an insight into practical fields relevant to their careers. Through project seminars or work placements, organised in collaboration with cultural institutions, public authorities or businesses, they apply historical research methods.
International collaborations
There are a wide range of opportunities to complete parts of the degree programme abroad. The Department of History at Bielefeld University maintains Erasmus partnerships and participates in double-degree programmes, for example with Paris or Bologna.
Career prospects
The degree programme opens up a wide range of career prospects in various fields, such as public relations and communications, cultural management, science management, media and publishing, research and academia, museums and archives, and tourism.
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’).
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 Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs History comprise 60 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.
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
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
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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
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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