Bilingual Master of Arts in History (Joint Degree)
A unique bilingual master’s programme combining political and cultural history with contemporary social and economic history.
Best for:Best for history students seeking a bilingual, interdisciplinary master’s programme with a focus on professional skills and language proficiency in a Swiss academic setting.
Overview
This bilingual Master of Arts in History is a joint programme between Universität Luzern and Université de Neuchâtel, offering students a split curriculum across two prestigious institutions. Over two years, students alternate between Lucerne and Neuchâtel, immersing themselves in complementary research areas: political and cross-epochal cultural history in Lucerne, and contemporary social and economic history in Neuchâtel. The programme is designed to equip graduates with professional expertise and fluency in both German and French, highly valued in Switzerland’s multilingual job market. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and language proficiency, making it ideal for those seeking a dynamic academic and professional foundation in history.
What you'll do
- Complete a two-year split curriculum alternating between Universität Luzern and Université de Neuchâtel.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research combining political, cultural, social, and economic history perspectives.
- Develop advanced proficiency in both German and French for academic and professional purposes.
- Participate in joint seminars and collaborative projects with faculty from both institutions.
- Conduct independent research under the guidance of supervisors from both universities.
- Present research findings in both German and French, adhering to academic standards.
- Engage with contemporary historical debates and methodologies in a bilingual academic environment.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts in History or a related field from a recognized university
Degree offered: Master of Arts in History of the Universities at Lucerne and Neuchâtel
Language: German and French; C1 proficiency level or equivalent (e.g., CELI 4, DELF C1, or equivalent certifications)
Instruction: German and French
- Proficient written and spoken German and French (C1 level or equivalent)
- Strong research and analytical skills in historical studies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a bilingual academic setting
- Familiarity with historical methodologies and research techniques
- Open to international applicants; no specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age restrictions
- No prior work experience requirements
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How to apply
Deadline: Fall Semester: 2024-04-30 (Late Application: 2024-08-31); Spring Semester: 2024-11-30 (Late Application: 2025-01-31)
Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal. Required documents include a completed application form, a detailed curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency in German and French, and a research proposal. Additional documents may be requested depending on the applicant’s background.
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of German and French proficiency (C1 level or equivalent)
- Research proposal (for the Master’s programme)
- Two letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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