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MA Geschichte (Kombi, 45/75 LP) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

Programme overview

Geschichte (45/75 LP) is a master combination subject giving in-depth knowledge of methods and current research discussions in a self-chosen field of history and the ability to develop questions independently.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät I – Sozialwissenschaften und Historische Kulturwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Geschichte  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; combination (Kombi) subject  |  Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester  |  Location: Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Modules include classic texts of historiography and historical social research and a research module, plus an optional final module (master thesis). The master combines two part-programmes (45 CP each at first); the master thesis is written in one of them.

Career pathways

The degree gives qualifications for work in state and social institutions, political parties, associations, publishers and the press, among others.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor in history (at least 60 LP) or a comparable first professional degree, and scientific working knowledge of English, Latin and a further modern language. Subject-specific admission requirements apply. Open admission (no NC).

Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-halle.de/bewerben

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