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Geschichte / History (Bachelor of Arts)

Program: Geschichte / History
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Program length: 6 semesters / 3 years (180 ECTS points)
Start: Winter and Summer semesters

The Geschichte / History bachelor's program examines both one's own as well as foreign environments and cultures, with different systems of society, economy and politics. Specific historical methods of insight make it possible to define one's own historical-political location in an ever-transforming present. In time frames from antiquity to the present, the program imparts broad historical orientational knowledge with - geographically considered - global perspectives. Major topics can be emphasized here.

The practical orientation of the bachelor's program opens up access to numerous professional fields to the successful graduate, beyond those of the subject specialization.

Major topics

In the Marburg Geschichte / History bachelor's program, it is possible to specialize in any of the individual subject areas of Ancient, Medieval or Modern History. Concentration in two of the three major epochs is provided for already in the 3rd and 4th semesters, whereby the major epoch of Modern History can be divided between the Early Modern Period and Recent History. In the 5th and 6th semesters, the specialization is completed by focusing in one of the sub-fields, in which the final thesis is also written.

Objectives

Due to their expertise in the subject of history, professional opportunities open up to successful graduates of the Geschichte / History program in the following areas, for example:

  • Science (universities, research institutes)
  • Educational sector (adult education, continuing education)
  • Museums and exhibitions
  • Media, public relations work (journalism), publishing, incl. e-publishing
  • Libraries and archives and public administration (higher civil service)
  • Organizational, consulting and management work at international Institutions and organizations (political parties, associations, etc.) and in governmental administrative, cultural and business management departments
  • IT

  • Admission requirements

    Education certificatesGeneral higher education entrance qualification, subject-related higher education entrance qualification, technical college entrance qualification or master’s certificate and comparable certificates from advanced professional training or professional qualifications 
    Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admissionGerman Skills:
    DSH 2

    Other language Skills:
    English at Level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages"

    Note: Functional Latin skills are defined as module prerequisites in some modules. Functional Latin skills enable the understanding of Latin texts using a dictionary, the verification of existing translations and subsequent interpretation of texts and content. They are certified by a corresponding endorsement of Latin skills within the scope of the so-called "Minor Latinum" or "(Major) Latinum" in the final grade certificate, a successfully passed examination following a source exercise of the Department of History and Cultural Studies which is explicitly identified for this purpose, or by a successfully passed examination carried out by the Department of Classical Philology following the Latin courses I and II. Comparable certification is acknowledged upon request.
    Restricted admissionNo

  • Who can answer questions?

    Technical questions about your application

    Uni-assist


    Content-related questions about the program

    Dr. Florian Krüpe
    Wilhelm-Röpke-Str. 6
    Room 04C03
    35032 Marburg
    Tel.: +49 6421/28 24903
    Email: studienberatung-geschichte@staff.uni-marburg.de  

    Office hours: Tuesdays 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Central European Time) and by arrangement

    Formal questions about your application

    Ellen Huth
    Tel.: +49 6421/28 22222
    Email: application@uni-marburg.de

    Office hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Central European Time)

  • Application & Deadlines

    This degree program will be transferred to the new major and minor structure. Applications are no longer possible.

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