BA History at University of Stuttgart

Programme overview

History as a discipline, studies the past using scientific methods and models; it derives its findings primarily from working with historical sources. The human being as a social entity is of central interest. The conditions and consequences of their thinking and actions in time and space are examined.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time, German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Over six semesters, this study programme combines comprehensive training in modern historical studies with targeted preparation for teaching at the secondary school level. The individual modules to be completed are structured sequentially: combine a general introduction to the methods and techniques of historical scholarship (technically referred to as ‘propedeutics’) with initial thematic overviews across the different historical periods.

Career pathways

History is by no means a profession without prospects. Although the study programme is not vocational training in the traditional sense, it does impart subject-specific and key skills that are in demand in many professions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission unrestricted. Internship required 4 weeks in the course of studies. Language: English and another foreign language Application deadline: September 15 for winter semester. Language Requirements: English and another foreign language submitted no later than the orientation exam. If this second foreign language is not Latin, Latin must be acquired during the study programme. Knowledge of Latin will be tested throughout the study programme. The exact regulations can be found in the special section of the examination regulations (marked with B). Application period: May 15 – September 15 Generally, if one of your subjects has restricted admission, apply by July 15; if your subjects are open admission, apply by September 15.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/study/application/online/

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