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MA Geschichte der Moderne (History of the Modern Era) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Question-oriented Master of Arts in history with a temporal focus on the modern era; central questions are what constitutes modernity, its essential moments and what it means for the present. Develops the ability to recognise the inner dynamics of societies past and present.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time / 8 semesters (4 years) part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: winter and summer semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Professionalised scientific-methodical approach to social and political phenomena, relevant in many non-university professions; prepares for doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor in history or a comparable first degree, qualified with a grade of at least 2.7; ability to use literature and sources in two modern foreign languages, proven by text passages. Application window: winter semester 1 April to 15 September; summer semester 1 October to 15 March.

Intake: winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) full-time / 8 semesters (4 years) part-time

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

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