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Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeschichte (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Economic and Social History at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject enabling students to explain, analyse and discuss economic and social-historical processes of past and present, with imported modules from economics and social-science programmes.

Faculty: Fachbereich 06 History and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Economic and social history with interdisciplinary basic competences (e.g. geography, ethnology, economics).

Career pathways

Career options in museum work, archives and public relations fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; English at CEFR level B1. A major subject must be chosen. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). English proficiency at CEFR level B1 required. Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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