Program Overview

Public History, Master 1-Fach

Overview

The Public History program is a unique master's degree that focuses on the representation and communication of history in public contexts. The program aims to equip students with the skills to actively shape and reflect on historical processes, as well as to research and describe them in a scientific manner.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Start: Winter semester
• Duration: 4 semesters
• Language of instruction: German
• Admission: Admission is free, but applicants must apply to the faculty

Program Structure

The program offers a specialization in the following areas:

• Representation and communication of history in public contexts
• Media of historical representation and communication
• Scientific knowledge of historical epochs
• Theory and practice of history and memory culture
• Practice of public history

Target Group

This program is suitable for individuals who:

• Have completed a Bachelor's degree in History or a related field
• Are passionate about history in all its forms
• Possess innovative thinking and ideas
• Have advanced language skills
• Enjoy presenting and communicating history outside of school and university settings
• Are interested in collaborating with institutions that convey history
• Are eager to develop their own projects related to history and memory culture
• Prefer a practice- and application-oriented study concept

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program often work in:

• Museums and memorials
• Archives
• Media and creative industries
• Historical-political education and other fields related to the representation and communication of history

Additional Requirements

• A compulsory internship is required, which is completed in the 3rd semester and lasts for 1 semester
• An optional stay abroad can be chosen

Suitable for

This program is particularly suitable for graduates of the following subjects:

• History (B.A.)