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?

Profile
Degree	Master of Arts
Start	Winter- and summer semester
Duration	4 semesters
Classroom language	German
Admission	Not restricted, application at the faculty required

What's it all about?

This degree programme is unique, because ...

at RUB, students have the opportunity to grasp, understand and assess historical contexts in elective modules as part of their Master’s degree.

It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...

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)

Who is suited?

Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,

... 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

This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects

Graduates from this degree programme frequently work

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

And else?

An internship ...

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

Studying abroad ... is recommended. It is done from the 2nd semester.
Duration: 1 semester

Where do I find help?

Academic advisory office

Studienberatung Geschichte
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Geschichte
Building, Room: GA 5/37
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-27896
Email: fr-geschichte@rub.de
Website Fachschaft

Internet

Degree programmes' website