Program Overview

Program Overview

The Public History, Master 1 subject program is a unique degree that focuses on the representation and communication of history in all its variations in and for the public. The task of Public Historians is to help shape these processes in an active and well thought-out manner and to research and describe them scientifically in all their dimensions.

Profile

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Start: Winter semester
• Duration: 4 semesters
• Classroom language: German
• Admission: Not restricted, application at the faculty required

Program Details

What's it all about?

This degree programme is unique because Public History focuses on the representation and communication of history in all its variations in and for the public.

Specialization Fields

• Communication and representation of history in public contexts
  • Historical representation and communication media
  • Specialist knowledge of individual epochs
  • Theory and practice of the culture of history and remembrance
  • Practice of Public History

Target Audience

Those who wish to enroll in this degree programme should have:

• A B.A. degree in history
• Enthusiasm for history in all its representation forms
• Innovative thinking and creative ideas
• Language skills They should enjoy:
• The representation and communication of history outside school and university
• Collaboration with institutions that teach history
• Developing projects pertaining to history and remembrance culture
• A practice and application-oriented study concept They should be willing to struggle through:
• The vast landscape of highly diverse and fascinating forms of historical representation in and for the public

Suitable Graduates

This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects:

• History (B.A.)

Career Prospects

Graduates from this degree programme frequently work in all fields of historical representation and communication outside the school and university sector, including:

• Museums and memorials
• Archives
• Media management and creative industries
• Historical and political education

Internship and Studying Abroad

• An internship is mandatory, done during the degree course, with a duration of 1 semester.
• Studying abroad can be covered voluntarily.