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MA Comparative History of Modern Age at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The Master’s in Comparative History of the Modern Age provides research-focused training, analysing political, social, economic, and cultural phenomena from the 16th to 21st century, with skills in comparative and intercultural historical analysis. A key feature is the programme’s focus on comparative historical methodology, supported by a dedicated master seminar.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and Summer Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): With special prerequisites for admission. Language requirements: German C1; English B2; Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin, or another modern foreign language at B1 level. Application period: Winter Semester: 15 April - 15 July, Summer Semester: 1 November - 31 January.

Intake: Winter and Summer Semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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