Master 2 subject

History, Master 2 subject

  • How do we know anything about historical events?
  • How are historical events evaluated today?
  • To what extent can this reception reveal something about contemporary societies?
  • What is history in the first place? Who writes and relates history, and did the things we learn from sources and history books truly happen like that?
  • What is memory culture, what is collective memory? Do we need monuments and memorials?
  • Why is the First Crusade still relevant in the 21st century?In what way can it be problematic to name streets or places after historical figures?
André Heckmann

Working independently is what I enjoy most in my degree programme. Being able to delve into a subject you're interested in is great!

– André Heckmann, Bachelor's degree
Ganzes interview

Steckbrief
Abschluss
Master of Arts
Beginn
Winter- und Sommersemester
Dauer
4 Semester
Unterrichtssprache
German
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
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Worum geht's?
Dieser Studiengang ist einzigartig, weil ...
at RUB, students have the opportunity to grasp, understand and assess historical contexts in elective modules as part of their Master’s degree.
Er bietet eine Vertiefung in den Bereichen ...
  • the early modern period, through specialisation in early modern sub-eras
  • antiquity and the middle ages, according to personal preferences
  • individual regions (e.g. Eastern Europe, North America, Turkey)
  • systematic research (e.g. economic history, gender history, history of the Ruhr/social movements (ISB)
  • interdisciplinary and international research (IDG, MMZ, CERES, Gender Studies etc.)
  • a German-French degree course with double degree (Bochum-Tours)
  • Women's and Gender History (Master MATILDA)
Studienverlaufsplan
Modulhandbuch
Zu wem passt's?
Wer diesen Studiengang studieren möchte,

... have:

  • the awareness that history can only be understood as a whole, not in terms of a period of time
  • an understanding that it takes more than knowledge of dates to make a fair assessment of a historical fact
  • a broad historical and methodological understanding
  • highly developed ability to present technical contents
  • advanced language skills
  • an interest in current research discourses

... enjoy:

  • developing their own ideas and research theses
  • discussions of historical topics
  • intensive, in-depth examination of various historical issues that are still relevant today

... struggle through:

  • advanced sources and specialist literature, including those in foreign languages
  • challenging research contexts
  • writing numerous papers and preparing oral presentations
Dieser Studiengang ist für Absolvent*innen der folgenden Fächer geeignet
  • History, B.A.
Wer einen Abschluss in diesem Studiengang hat, arbeitet häufig
  • in professions where history is traditionally taught (e.g. museums, memorials, archives)
  • at universities in history departments
  • in the media sector (print, radio, television)
  • in libraries
  • in the further education sector and in public relations
Und sonst?
Ein Praktikum ...

is recommended. It is done during the degree course.
Dauer: 4 weeks

Ein Auslandsaufenthalt ... is recommended. It is done in the 2nd semester.
Dauer: 1 semester
Wer hilft?
Academic advisory office

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Contact students

Fachschaft: Geschichte

Building, Room: GA 5/37

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-27896

E-mail: fr-geschichte@rub.de

Website Fachschaft

Internet

Degree programmes' website

Andere Studiengänge in diesem Fach

Bachelor 2-Fächer
Master 1-Fach
Master 2-Fächer
Master of Education
André Heckmann
André Heckmann is a first-year student of History. He is pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree, 2-subject programme. André's other discipline is Romance Studies Spanish.

Wieso haben Sie sich damals für Ihr Studienfach entschieden?

I developed a keen interest in history during my final school years and I knew instantly that this subject would suit me well.

An welchen Stellen haben sich die Erwartungen an Ihr Studienfach erfüllt, an welchen nicht?

My expectations, which are shared by many, namely that a lot of reading will be required, were confirmed within the first two weeks. But it is still quite manageable. What I found surprising was the excellent way in which the initial integration of new students was solved by proving Integrated Proseminars (IPS), where many activities take place in a classroom context. This approach resembles a schoolroom situation, whilst, at the same time, easing your way into university structures.

Was macht Ihnen in Ihrem Fach am meisten Spaß?

Being able to work in an independent manner, no doubt about that! Being able to delve into a subject you're interested in is great.

Was war bisher die größte Herausforderung?

Researching non-German language literature. Students who speak several languages do have a clear advantage in that regard.

Was wollen Sie einmal damit werden?

Postdoc researcher at a university, researching and passing on the topics I'm interested in.

Welche Tipps geben Sie den Leuten, die auch überlegen, Ihr Fach zu studieren?

You've got to be aware that there is a lot of reading to do; if you're not, this degree programme will be torture. Moreover, you will be doing yourself a favour by routinely preparing for and revising lectures.