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MA History and Society (Geschichte und Gesellschaft) at University of Passau

University of Passau, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts for history graduates to deepen subject knowledge and pursue their own research projects, with digital and public history, science communication and an internship in a potential career field.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Passau, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Module area A: foundations of historical research and communication (30 ECTS); area B: History as a Career with a career lecture series and internship (15 ECTS); area C: advanced and research modules with two research seminars and a science communication module.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified mainly for research and science communication, with broad public-facing career options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree in history or an equivalent subject (at least 60 ECTS in a historical sub-discipline) with a grade of at least 2.5 or top 50% of the cohort. Applications for the winter semester: 15 April to 15 July (EEA degrees) or 1 April to 30 June (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-passau.de/bewerbung-einschreibung

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