MEd History (Gymnasium/Gesamtschule) at University of Bonn

The subject of History in the Master of Education degree program focuses on the methodological exploration of historical events, persons, objects, structures and processes, familiarizing students with the questions, methods, theories and approaches of historical research. Students acquire expert knowledge of central aspects of the three great historical epochs: antiquity, the Middle Ages and the modern era. Furthermore, they acquire the methodological and theoretical competences needed to work with relics of the past.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

While students in the bachelor's degree program focus on gaining subject-specific knowledge, the Master of Education degree program puts a stronger emphasis on educational sciences and subject didactics. Through didactic modules, students develop the ability to transform specialized questions and research results into relatable history lessons. Starting with characteristic topics for school lesson series, students learn about the overarching principles of dealing with historical objects.

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