History Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs

A university with a strong research focus

The Department of History at Bielefeld University is one of the leading research institutions with an international reputation. Students benefit from working on current topics and from applying and reflecting on appropriate research methods and concepts.

A wide range of subject areas

Modern and pre-modern history (Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, the 19th and 20th centuries and contemporary history), as well as gender history, economic history, the history of Eastern Europe, and the history of Iberia and Latin America – studying in Bielefeld offers the opportunity to specialise across a wide range of subject areas.

Practical and career-oriented approach

Students gain an insight into career-relevant practical fields. They apply historical research methods through placements or project seminars, which are carried out in collaboration with cultural institutions, public authorities or businesses.

Committed Teaching

Within the well-structured programme, students develop their research, analytical and presentation skills. Committed teaching staff and manageable group sizes facilitate lively discussions, collaboration and individual support for students.

International collaborations

Through Erasmus partnerships and double-degree programmes – for example, with Paris or Bologna – in which the Department of History at Bielefeld University is involved, there are a wide range of opportunities to complete parts of the degree programme abroad.

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.

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.

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.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

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.