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M.A. Modern History Program

The M.A. programme in Modern History offers an open and flexible approach to study the political, social, and cultural construction of Europe's and the western civilization's history since 1500. It conveys essential analytical skills and methods of historical inquiry and allows to combine a curriculum of different perspectives and sub disciplines of modern history flexibly as well as to develop individual specialisations.

Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Duration: 4 Semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 120
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: € 305,05
• Start of studies: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Part-time possible: Yes
• Institutions: Faculty of Arts, Institute of History

Programme Summary

Graduates of this master's programme are well-trained to think strategically, to have a tight structural grip on information and knowledge, to draw concise conclusions, and to present them verbally and written in a coherent manner.

Special Features

Career paths include:

• Media and publishing
• Archives
• Research institutions
• Political and adult education
• Foundations
• Public relations
• Journalism
• Public sector administration
• Governmental and non-governmental organisations

Career Opportunities

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and above-average grades. Intermediate-level proficiency in at least two modern foreign languages is also required. Students whose native language is not German must pass the DSH Level 2, TestDaF 4x4, or another internationally recognised German examination at the same level.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent

For this master's programme, you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems).

Language Requirements

This master's programme requires the following language proficiency:

• English language proficiency at level A2/B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Proficiency in a further modern foreign language at level A2/B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• International applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent)

Application Documents

CV

Your CV should have a tabular form, containing key information on your school record and academic career.

Motivation Letter

A motivation letter should not exceed the size of two DIN A4-pages and normally, it should contain information on your motivation for taking up this course of studies.

University Entrance Qualification Certificate

Please upload your university entrance certificate/school leaving certificate.

Previous University Degrees Earned

All previous University degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.) if available before the application deadline.

Detailed Transcript of Records

Detailed transcript of records/ mark sheet of your first, subject-specific University degree, with which you apply for the master's programme.

Proof of Relevant Work Experience

Should you have obtained subject-specific work experience, you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application.

Proof of Subject-Specific Practical Experience

Should you have obtained subject-specific practical experience (e.g. by internships etc.), you can upload corresponding certificates in order to support your application.

Proof of Language Proficiencies

You have to submit the following proofs of language proficiencies:

• Proof of proficiency in English at level A2/B1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Proof of proficiency in a further modern foreign language at level A2/B1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Additional Application Documents for International Students

Proof of German Language Proficiency

For German taught master's programmes, i.e. programmes with (predominantly) German as language of instruction, a sufficient German language proficiency proof is mandatory.

Translation of Foreign/External Application Documents

Every mandatory application document from foreign/external countries must also be available in either English OR German translation.

Proof of Grading System

External/foreign degree certificates/ transcripts of records must contain information on the grading system (= description of the maximum grade possible and the minimum passing grade) used at the respective University.

Certificate APS

Applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam or China must submit the original APS-certificate issued by the German Embassy.

University Entrance Exam

Applicants from the following countries must submit a certificate of their university entrance examination/college entrance examination:

• Iran (College entrance examination certificate or certificate of pre-university course/year)
• Republic of Korea/South Korea: SAT (Scholastic Ability Test)
• People's Republic of China: College entrance examination certificate ("Gaokao")