History Paderborn University

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Target group

Bachelor graduates whose degree must include the following skills:

-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply basic concepts and tools of Ancient and/or Mediaeval History
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply basic concepts and tools of Early and/or Modern History
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply basic concepts and tools of sectoral-historical topic, such as political history, social history or cultural history
-\tKnowledge of and ability to apply central historical-didactic approaches and their epistemological principles
-\tIn-depth exploration of at least two epochs of history
-\tIn-depth exploration of at least one sectoral topic of historical science.

The examination board determines the equivalence of skills.

Annotation

Through the cross-epochal focus of our Master’s degree programme, we provide the necessary skills for careers in all areas of historical work. In this sense, the programme focuses on the in-depth examination of structures and factors of history from antiquity to modern times, the theoretical fundamentals of historical knowledge and the various forms of historical culture. In addition, students have the option to specialise in specific epochs or thematic areas.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree that includes the following skills:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply basic concepts and tools of ancient history, medieval history, early modern history, and modern and contemporary history,
- Knowledge of and ability to apply basic concepts and tools of early modern and modern history,
- Knowledge of and ability to apply basic concepts and tools of at least one sectoral historical topic, e.g. political history,
Social History or Cultural History,
- Knowledge of and ability to evaluate central historical didactic approaches as well as their epistemological foundations,

Main language

German