Historical Studies – History as Culture of Knowledge at RWTH Aachen University

History as a culture of knowledge addresses the past from the perspective of a interpretation of the world supported by knowledge. Originally a narrative of the history of the discipline and advancements, the history of science today views itself as a history of the development of cultures of knowledge.

Faculty: Institute of History in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The course of study consists of two types of modules, the special modules and the general modules. Students take one module from each group each semester.

Career pathways

1. The methodological orientation of the course of study particularly enables graduates to scientifically work at a high niveau and, particularly through doctoral studies, to futher scientifically qualify themselves. 2.

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