Mediterranean History (Master of Arts)
Explore 3,000 years of trans-Mediterranean dynamics and global history at the University of Konstanz.
Best for:Best for Bachelor's graduates in history or cultural studies seeking a research-focused international Master's degree in Mediterranean history.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Mediterranean History at the University of Konstanz is a research-oriented, consecutive degree programme examining trans-Mediterranean societies and cultural entanglements from antiquity to the 21st century. Run by the Department of History, the curriculum combines theoretical, methodological, and thematic seminars with an annual research colloquium addressing global history, environmental history, and post-colonialism. Students engage in cross-epochal analysis of trade, migration, and geopolitical phenomena, preparing them for both academic research and international professional careers. The programme also offers options for integrated study abroad semesters or professional internships.
What you'll do
- Complete theoretical, methodological, and thematic seminars across various historical eras
- Participate in the annual research colloquium discussing ongoing Mediterranean studies projects
- Conduct independent research utilizing innovative historiography and cultural theory approaches
- Optionally undertake a five-to-six-month professional internship at a research institution, organization, or company
- Optionally complete an integrated study abroad semester at a partner institution
- Write and defend a Master's thesis under faculty mentorship
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in History or a relevant subject such as Arabic Studies, Archaeology, Islamic Studies, Romance Studies, Ottoman Studies, Mediterranean Regional Studies, Literature and Media Studies, Ethnology and Sociology, or Political Science
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; B2 required, demonstrated via official certificate such as TOEFL iBT (87) or IELTS Academic (5.5)
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated academic background in history or a closely related humanities/social science discipline
- Familiarity with historical research methods and academic writing
- Ability to critically engage with cross-epochal and interdisciplinary historical frameworks
- Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with a grade equivalent to a German 'good' (2.5) or better
- Open to international and domestic applicants meeting admission standards
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-04-30
Applicants must submit their application materials through the University of Konstanz online application portal (ZEUS/HISinOne) within the designated application window between 20 March and 30 April. Ensure all required academic transcripts and language certificates are uploaded according to university guidelines.
- BSc degree certificate and transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- CV
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