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History – Past and Present University of Marburg

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Marburg

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Ancient History
  • History
  • Mediaeval History
  • Early Modern History
  • Economic History, Social History

Focus

Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern and Contemporary History, Economic and Social History, Security – Order – Conflict, Migration – Mobility – Networking

Target group

Prospective students with proof of a degree in a relevant Bachelor’s degree programme in History, Social Sciences, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Law, Economics or Theology or proof of a comparable professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree earned in Germany or abroad.

Annotation

History explores events, processes and structures in the past based on questions that arise in the present. The findings help us to understand phenomena of the present, identify opportunities for action and provide guidance for future-oriented action.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Proof of language proficiency and at least 30 credit points in the field of historical disciplines as well as the associated basic or auxiliary sciences
The Examination Board may combine the admission with the condition that additional credits and/or examinations of a maximum of 30 credits must be obtained. In this case, the study period may be extended accordingly.

Lecture period

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2027)

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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