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History in Science and Practice (M.A.) at University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth, Germany

Programme overview

Curriculum combines academic history and independent project work, ideally with non-academic partners. Students choose by the third semester a specialisation (history to 1800, history from 1800, Franconian regional history, global history, economic and social history) or the practice-oriented Public History track.

Faculty: Faculty of Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Two variants: Academic History and Public History; Public History adds further projects, Academic History adds further courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application before the bachelor's certificate needs at least 150 credits with grade 'good' (2.5); admission with conditions is possible. German B2 and English B2 required.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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