Master of Arts in Dependency and Slavery Studies
An interdisciplinary research-oriented Master's programme exploring historical and contemporary forms of asymmetrical dependency.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences interested in interdisciplinary research on historical and social power structures.
Overview
The Master's programme in Dependency and Slavery Studies at the University of Bonn offers a unique, research-focused curriculum examining slavery and strong asymmetrical dependencies across time and space. Students engage with an interdisciplinary framework that integrates text-based scholarship, material culture studies, and social sciences. The programme is designed to provide both theoretical depth and methodological rigor, enabling students to pursue their own regional and temporal research interests. Participants benefit from the international research environment of the Bonn Centre for Dependency and Slavery Studies and the 'Beyond Slavery and Freedom' Cluster of Excellence.
What you'll do
- Complete seven compulsory modules and two compulsory elective modules within the first three semesters.
- Engage with diverse methodological and theoretical approaches to studying asymmetrical dependency.
- Conduct independent research and develop a Master's thesis project.
- Present and discuss research findings in a Master's colloquium.
- Participate in interdisciplinary seminars covering text-based, material, and social science perspectives.
- Optionally undertake an internship or study abroad unit during the third semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Three-year BA (180 ECTS) or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as History, Social Sciences, Archaeology, or Area Studies.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level required (e.g., IELTS Academic 7.0).
Instruction: English
- Academic proficiency in English at C1 level (e.g., IELTS Academic 7.0).
- Foundational knowledge in a relevant humanities or social science discipline.
- Ability to engage with interdisciplinary research literature.
- Hold a qualifying BA degree with a minimum grade of 2.5 (German grading system) or equivalent.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-15
Applications must be submitted through the official University of Bonn portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and documentation guidelines provided on the university's website.
- BA degree certificate
- Official English language proficiency certificate
- Academic transcripts
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Sarah Dusend· Programme Coordinator
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