Master of Arts in Global History
Explore cross-border entanglements and non-Eurocentric perspectives in a joint Master's programme in Berlin.
Best for:Best for students with an undergraduate background in history or area studies seeking an international, interdisciplinary Master's degree.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Global History is a joint degree programme offered by Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. It explores the trajectories of cross-border entanglements, migration, trade, and global integration from a non-Eurocentric perspective. Students combine rigorous historical methodologies with regional area studies across four semesters. The curriculum prepares graduates for scholarly inquiry, international careers, and specialized research by analyzing global historical processes.
What you'll do
- Attend core and elective courses focusing on the theory and practice of writing global history
- Examine historical processes, comparisons, and connections across specific regions and global structures
- Engage with specialist literature in English and optional regional languages
- Complete optional integrated internships to gain professional experience
- Write a Master's thesis demonstrating independent research capabilities in global history
Requirements
Degree required: BA in history, area studies, or a related field with at least 35 ECTS credits in historical or area studies
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 required via official certificate (e.g., TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS 7, Cambridge C1 Advanced)
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in history or area studies
- Ability to critically analyze global structures and historical texts
- Strong academic writing and research skills
- Open to applicants of all nationalities fulfilling the undergraduate degree and language prerequisites
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-05-31
Applicants from all countries must submit their application online through the specified admissions portal between 20 April and 31 May for the upcoming winter semester. Ensure all required language certificates and academic transcripts are prepared and uploaded according to the guidelines on the official programme admissions page.
- CV
- Undergraduate degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- Official English language certificate
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