History & Economics
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
- Study mode:
- On campus
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Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
The M.A. in History and Economics is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in
- History/Regional History
- Economics/Philosophy and Economics
or a closely-related degree. interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the fields of history and economics. In some cases, accepted students with closely-related non-history/economics degrees may be asked to complete additional bachelor’s-level history and/or economics courses in their first year on campus.
Special Program Features
Enjoy an extraordinary level of interdisciplinary instruction
Most German university programs are fairly rigid in their curricula; not so in this interdisciplinary degree! The University of Bayreuth is the only place in Germany you can receive an English-language degree in History and Economics, making this a top choice for those interested in studying both disciplines!
Complete your degree in an international environment
Study completely in English in an international atmosphere while also enjoying the opportunity to meet people from all over the world!
Study in one of the most successful young universities in Germany
The University of Bayreuth is ranked 45th out of the world's top 475 universities younger than 50 in the 'Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Ranking'. Interdisciplinary research and teaching is the main feature of their more than 160-degree programs offered at seven faculties in the natural sciences, food sciences, engineering, law, and economics, as well as language, literature, and cultural studies. In other words, is a unique place for anyone looking to develop themselves academically,, professionally, and personally!
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Accreditations
HRK Internationalization Audit
HRK Internationalization Audit
The "Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions" audit is part of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) EXPERTISE Internationalisation project. Since 2009, it has been supporting HRK member universities in strategically aligning their internationalization and anchoring it permanently within the institution.
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
The “Family-Friendly Higher Education” audit serves to systematize and develop the existing regulations, activities, and opportunities. It aims to create a reliable framework offering a scope of individual arrangements. Employees and students must be able to achieve a healthy balance between their studies/work and their family commitments, including childcare and care duties.
System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “History & Economics” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Economics
- History
- European History
- Philosophy
- Any closely related degree*
Minimum ECTS points required:
- 180
*Applicants whose degree is not in economics or history but closely related (e.g., political sciences, ethnology, or statistics major with a minor in economics) can also be admitted subject to conditions. Typical such conditions are that particular modules from the Bachelor's program at the University of Bayreuth are successfully completed within one year. Whether the criteria for acceptance into the Master's program are met or not will be reviewed by an Admission Committee on an individual basis before the enrollment process.
Minimum grade point average of 2.5 (according to the German grading system)
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English
GermanApplication & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional
Application Documents
The application process is done via the website CAMPUSonline.
As support, the university has developed a handbook for the application via CAMPUSonline.
After registration, the required documents can be uploaded to CAMPUSonline via the link Bewerbung / Application.
Only for non-European candidates: Applicants from outside the EU who have obtained their degree abroad have to upload the application documents also via uni-assist and undergo a fee-based special procedure. Please apply for your VPD (preliminary review documentation) as early as possible (at least 6-8 weeks before the application deadline).
A written presentation of course-specific competencies stating the skills and expertise that qualify you for the study program.
Location
Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Prof. Dr. Sebastian Till Braun
Program Coordinator
Contact Details:
+49 (0) 921 / 55-6256
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Prof. Dr. Jan-Otmar Hesse
Program Coordinator
Contact Details:
+49 (0) 921 / 55-4189
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Prof. Dr. Sebastian Teupe
Program Coordinator
Contact Details:
+49 (0) 921 / 55-4186
[email protected]
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