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BA Geschichte (History) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts giving a basic grounding in history from antiquity to modern societies, with a critical, scientific and methodical approach to the past. Students can choose emphases, extend foreign-language skills and combine history with other subjects; field trips and historical projects provide practical experience. Studiable as extended core subject, core subject and supplementary subject.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) full-time / 12 semesters (6 years) part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Archives, museums, foundations, politics, publishers, press, broadcasting and publishing houses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Knowledge of classical Latin at the level of the Kleines Latinum must be proven by the end of the third semester in extended core subject and core subject history; knowledge of two modern foreign languages at B2 is recommended. No separate application, direct enrolment. Routes exist for applicants without Abitur who hold the Fachhochschulreife.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) full-time / 12 semesters (6 years) part-time

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

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