MA History (Geschichte) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Programme overview

Four-semester, research-oriented single-subject Master's programme. Students deepen their historical knowledge and skills on topics in politics, society, media, culture, constitution and economics, with all epochs from ancient to contemporary history available as a focus and regional strengths in regional history, Western and Eastern European history, North America and the Mediterranean, with media history as a systematic focus.

Faculty: Fachbereich 04 - History and Cultural Studies | Department: Department of History | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester and summer semester | Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Teaches theoretical, methodological and practical competence for the professional handling of historical sources and information; the teaching offer is individually structurable with an epoch- or region-specific focus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry requires a relevant Bachelor's degree (or recognised equivalent) with at least 55 CP in history modules, including at least one foundation and one advanced module each on a topic before 1750 and after 1750; the examination committee can decide exceptions. Proof of English at CEFR B1 and Latin (Latinum or JLU Latin II courses) is required. No admission restriction.

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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