Program Overview

Program Overview

The Early Modern and Modern History program is a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree that focuses on the historical developments since the Early Modern era. This program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical periods from classical antiquity to the Middle Ages and in-depth knowledge of the modern period.

Academic Content

The major field program in Early Modern and Modern History covers the following areas:

• Historic developments since the Early Modern era
• Social and environmental history
• Constructivist theories
• Influence of soft factors such as emotions, literature, and art on history
• Climate's impact on historic development
• Decoding the narrative of the past

Fast Facts

• Academic calendar: Winter Semester
• Standard Period of Study: 6 semesters
• Scope of services: 180 ECTS-Points
• Admission:
  • First semester: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)
  • Higher semesters: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)
• Application period:
  • First semester: June 1 - October 2
  • Higher semesters:
    • Winter Semester: until September 30
    • Summer Semester: until March 31

Subject Combinations

The Early Modern and Modern History program can be combined with the following subjects:

• Archaeological Sciences
• Business Administration
• Educational Science and Education Management
• English and American Studies
• Cultural and Social Anthropology
• Geography
• German Studies: German Literature
• Islamic Studies
• Jewish Studies
• Catholic-Theological Studies
• Classical Philology
• Classical and Christian Archaeology
• Cognitive Science
• Cultural Analysis/European Ethnology
• Art History
• Musicology
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Romance languages and literatures
• Sinology
• Scandinavian Studies
• Sociology
• German Linguistics
• Economics
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Module Handbooks

The module handbook for the B.A. Early Modern and Modern History (Major) program is available, which includes descriptions of the modules of the study program.

Statutes

The program is governed by the following statutes:

• Zulassungs- und Immatrikulationsordnung (ZImmO)
• Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Rahmenordnung
• Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Anlage A
• Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Neuere und Neueste Geschichte (Hauptfach)

Disclaimer

The versions of statutes provided are for information purposes only, and the officially announced statutes and statute amendments are legally binding.