Program Overview

Master Public History

Overview

The Master Public History program is a German-language, application-oriented, interdisciplinary, and epoch-spanning master's degree. The focus is on the reflection of the staging and instrumentalization of history, as well as the development of competencies that enable students to present history in a publicly effective and sustainable manner with an enlightening claim in analog and digital media.

Program Details

Title/Abschluss

The program leads to a Master of Arts degree.

Regelstudienzeit

The standard study period is 4 semesters.

ECTS-Punkte

The program consists of 120 CP (ECTS points).

Unterrichtssprache

The language of instruction is German.

Description

The Master Public History program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the presentation and instrumentalization of history. The program focuses on the development of competencies that enable students to present history in a publicly effective and sustainable manner, using a variety of media and methods.

Curriculum

The program includes a range of courses and modules that cover various aspects of public history, including:

• The reflection of the staging and instrumentalization of history
• The development of competencies for presenting history in a publicly effective and sustainable manner
• The use of analog and digital media for presenting history

Research Areas

The program is interdisciplinary and epoch-spanning, covering a range of research areas, including:

• History
• Cultural studies
• Media studies
• Communication studies

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master Public History program can pursue a range of career paths, including:

• Museum and cultural institution management
• Historical preservation and conservation
• Public history and heritage interpretation
• Media and communication