Global History, M.A. 2937 en

Application deadline

15/07/2025

Duration

4 Semester

Study form

Full-time studies; Part-time studies

Fees

111 € / Year

The goal of the Master’s course “Master of Arts in Global History” at the University of Bayreuth is to enable the students to recognize and analyse complex social, political, cultural and economic phenomena of the present in their global and historical contexts. This Master’s course is taught in English and presents introduction to the theories and methods of global history, as well students will learn how to analyse complex transnational phenomena, and how to re-evaluate them historically. The students will also be able to specialise in one of three world regions and expand their language skills. Accordingly, they can choose between Africa, Europe or the Atlantic World and the Americas. Students will be qualified after finishing this Master’s degree to pursue a career in academia, to support international NGOs, or to join research institutions and associations. The entry requirements include a degree in History from the University of Bayreuth with at least an ex-amination grade of “good” (2.5) or an equivalent degree, as well as language proficiency: English: level B2; German: level A1.