Master of Arts in Global History
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring complex social, political, and economic phenomena within global and historical contexts.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in history or related social sciences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to global historical analysis.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Global History at the University of Bayreuth provides students with a comprehensive framework to analyze contemporary global challenges through a historical lens. The curriculum is structured into four distinct columns, covering foundational theories, area-specific expertise, methodological specialization, and the completion of a Master's thesis. Students engage with diverse historiographical approaches and gain analytical tools from related disciplines such as social sciences and literary studies. The programme emphasizes both academic rigor and the development of practical research skills, preparing graduates for a variety of professional paths.
What you'll do
- Complete four compulsory modules focusing on the paradigms, theories, and methods of Global History.
- Select and complete six elective modules to develop expertise in specific geographic areas such as Africa, Europe, or the Americas.
- Participate in language training to enhance proficiency relevant to the chosen area of expertise.
- Acquire and apply qualitative and quantitative analytical tools through specialized methodology courses.
- Conceptualize and conduct independent academic research for the final Master's thesis.
- Present research findings and progress reports within the accompanying Master's class.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in History or a closely related discipline (e.g., Political Science, Ethnology, Cultural Studies) with a final grade of 2.5 or better.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (B2 level); German (A1 level).
Instruction: English
- Academic proficiency in History or a related social science discipline.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- German language proficiency at A1 level or higher.
- Ability to engage with complex historiographical and theoretical texts.
- Applicants must hold a university degree comparable to the Bachelor's programme in History at the University of Bayreuth.
- Applicants from non-history backgrounds may be admitted subject to completing specific additional modules.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-06-15 · open until filled
Applications are submitted through the university's official portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and prepare the necessary documentation before the deadline. Admission is reviewed on an individual basis by the board of examiners.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language certificate
- German language certificate
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