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MA Global History at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The degree programme in Global History offered by Heidelberg University, gives students profound insight into the processes by which borders have been historically transgressed.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Department of History  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree programme requires that students select two fields from all periods, regions and subject areas covered in the Bachelor’s degree programme (with the exception of Ancient history). One of these fields will be the student’s specialism.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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