Program Overview

Master Ungleichheiten in Geschichte und Gegenwart

The Master's program "Ungleichheiten in Geschichte und Gegenwart" (Inequalities in History and the Present) is a unique, research-oriented program that examines inequalities in their historical and current dimensions from the perspective of various disciplines.

Program Description

The two-year Master's program qualifies students for classical fields of work for historians (journalism, public relations and education, archives and museums) and for all positions that require diversity competencies. The program combines historical science events with modules from sociology, political science, and religious and cultural studies.

Admission Criteria

The admission requirement for the Master's program is a Bachelor's degree in one of the following programs: History, Modern History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Ethnology, Political Science, Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, or a program that does not show any significant differences in content, scope, and requirements to the aforementioned programs.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction is German. A C1 level in German according to the Common European Framework (CEF) is required for enrollment. Since a large part of the research literature for the Master's program is only available in English, good English language skills are expected.

Program Structure

The Master's program is divided into three areas: the compulsory area, which is binding for all students, the elective area, and General Studies, which offer the opportunity for in-depth study and specialization. In each of the four semesters, 30 credit points are to be acquired.

Course Overview

• 1st Semester: Introduction to the program, including an introductory module and a historical science module.
• 2nd Semester: Continuation of historical science modules and the option to choose between a social science or cultural science focus.
• 3rd Semester: Either a semester abroad or a research internship, with the opportunity to develop one's own research questions for the final thesis.
• 4th Semester: Completion of the Master's thesis, accompanied by a research colloquium.

Assessments and Examinations

Participation in an examination in the MA "Ungleichheiten" (compulsory and elective area) requires timely registration via PABO (Prüfungsamt Bremen Online). The regulations for examinations, including deadlines for registration and withdrawal, are outlined in the program's guidelines.

General Studies

In the General Studies area, additional individual courses or modules from the departments 6-12 or from the General Studies pool of the University are to be attended in the amount of a total of 12 CP. This can include further seminars from the historical science BA or MA programs, sociology, political science, religious and cultural studies.

Internship or Semester Abroad

In the third semester, students have the option between a minimum three-month stay abroad and a research internship with a minimum of 300 hours. The internship can also be completed abroad.

Career Prospects

A degree in the Master's program "Ungleichheiten in Geschichte und Gegenwart" opens up diverse career prospects. The program qualifies students for research in history, social, and cultural sciences, as well as for classic professional fields of historians and positions that require diversity competencies.

Contact and Resources

For more detailed information on the program, including the module handbook, examination regulations, and practical internship regulations, please refer to the official program resources.