MA History and Politics of the 20th Century at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The interdisciplinary, two-year MA programme "History and Politics of the 20th Century" is designated for students with an interest for the trajectories and typical configurations of 20th century history and politics, including themes like the implosion of empires, colonization and de-colonization, the rise of global capitalism and the formation of modern welfare states, totalitarian dictatorships, (genocidal) wars, post-war reconstruction and transatlantic cooperation.

What you will study

The programme's coursework offers a wide range of topical/methodological seminars in history and social sciences that will allow students to develop their own preferences and fields of study.

Career pathways

Students will acquire skills for a variety of professional contexts (media, public history), while top graduates may also continue work at the PhD level at the Jena Centre for 20th Century History.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent degree) in history, political science, or similar disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems). Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiency: proficiency in English at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6280/m-a-history-and-politics-of-the-20th-century#studies_text_application

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