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MA Global History at Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Programme overview

Global History is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin and leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, English as the language of instruction, a start in the winter semesters. The master's programme Global History reconstructs the history of global entanglements and globally effective processes, combining historical studies with the competences of area studies so that students gain in-depth knowledge of the culture and society of specific regions.

Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

Modules include Topics and Controversies of Contemporary History.

Career pathways

Graduates have in-depth academic knowledge and further professional qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An above average degree on par with a Bachelor in History, Regional Studies, or a related field that includes equivalent historical or regional topics (minimum of 35 credits), which can be proven with a transcript of records. In all cases, at least 35 credits must be accredited from historical or regional courses. The MA Global History is an English-language program. Therefore, all applicants to the program must prove that they have English skills at a C1 (CEFR) level or higher. For more information, please see the admissions regulations .

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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