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BA Geschichte (History), Two-Subject Bachelor at University of Oldenburg

University of Oldenburg, Germany

Programme overview

History as the study of past and present political-social reality, of people, structures, processes and events in politics, society, economy and culture and their change over time, including a didactic dimension. It can be studied with a non-school career aim or with the teaching career aim (leading on to the Master of Education).

Faculty: Faculty of Human and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Studied within the six-semester Two-Subject Bachelor (180 CP): as a first or second subject (60 CP) or as a minor (30 CP) combined with a main subject (90 CP), alongside a second subject, professionalisation modules, internships and the bachelor thesis module.

Career pathways

The bachelor qualifies for the Master of Education or for non-school work in archives, libraries, history societies, adult education, museums, publishing and journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted entrance qualification, Fachhochschulreife for the relevant field, Z-examination (aptitude test) or vocational qualification. English proficiency at CEFR B1 per the admission regulations, or English as native language/entrance qualification or first degree in English. Admission-restricted (local selection procedure). Application deadlines: winter semester 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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