BA History (50% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Historical science captures, analyses and interprets human livingworlds in their temporal change and asks about the causes and conditions of historical development.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Department of History  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The basic modules in the first three semesters as well as the intensive and extension modules of semesters 4 to 6 enable students to place individual emphases on particular periods, regions or subject areas. The Bachelor’s degree in History does not culminate in a final examination.

Career pathways

The polyvalent Bachelor's degree opens up two qualification options: the academic training can serve as the basis for the Master of Education in the Lehramt Gymnasium profile if the career goal is to become a teacher.

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