The programme is based on the principle of double mobility (two out of four semesters) at one or two of the recognised partner universities, leading to the award of a double or multiple degree.
Bielefeld University is one of the world's leading centres of historical research. The 'Bielefeld School' is not only a hallmark of recognition for modern, theoretically oriented historical research, but also a place of lively academic debate between lecturers, researchers, students and academics from other countries. Lecturer- and student-organised study groups, weekly colloquia as part of the Bielefeld Graduate School's Project of Excellence in History and Sociology, special research areas, and numerous international collaborations create a stimulating environment in which Master's students are encouraged to actively participate. The Master of Arts in History aims to train historians not only for the 'classic' fields of employment - museums, archives, universities, schools - but also for areas such as the media, public relations, foundations, education and knowledge management in companies.
ENROLMENT
Students enrolled in the first year of the Master's programme in History and Oriental Studies must submit their applications in accordance with the specifications set out in the Call for Applications, which is published each year in November.
Applicants must meet the following requirements
- Bachelor's degree at the time of enrolment for the Master's programme
- a certificate attesting to the level of knowledge of the German language, if available; in the absence of such a document, the applicant must provide a self-certification in which he/she undertakes to reach a B1 level of knowledge of the German language through the language assessment tests provided for in the Erasmus+ call for proposals
- a study/research project that has been positively assessed by one of the teachers/researchers of the programme, in accordance with the admission rules established and published by the University by the pre-enrolment deadline
- any other conditions set by the University.
For information on the course, the teaching offer and the study plans, please refer to the dedicated page.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Students can apply for an Erasmus+ study grant by responding to the relevant call for applications for each location, which is published in January each year. Scholarships are also available from the DAAD for both German Summer Courses and Study Visits to Germany.
COORDINATOR
Prof. Marica Tolomelli
