Who is the Master's Degree in European History by Distance Learning Suitable For?

The Master's programme "History of Europe – Epochs, Upheavals, Interconnections" is aimed at graduates of historically oriented courses who wish to deepen their knowledge of European history. It is particularly suitable for working professionals who want to study flexibly, as well as for individuals aspiring to a career in the academic, academic-related or cultural sector. Typical participants work in museums, archives, libraries, publishing houses, foundations or are planning a path into research and teaching.

Overview of Formal Admission Requirements

For admission, you need a qualified, subject-related Bachelor's degree – for example in cultural studies, history or a related discipline. Alternatively, a subject-affine university degree is sufficient if you can prove at least 30 ECTS credits in basic historical sciences. In addition to proof of subject-specific prior knowledge, fixed enrolment deadlines must be observed: Applications are possible from 1 December to 31 January (summer semester) or from 1 June to 31 July (winter semester).

Personally, you should have an interest in historical contexts and the development of Europe. You need strong analytical skills, willingness to work independently on scientific projects, and the discipline for a self-organised distance learning course. Experience with digital learning platforms as well as motivation for interdisciplinary and collaborative work are advantageous. English skills for researching international literature are helpful but not mandatory.

Which Topics and Competencies Does the Master’s Degree in European History Impart?

In the master’s degree programme “European History – Epochs, Upheavals, Interconnections” you engage intensively with the formative developments of the European continent. The focus is not only on the “classic” European history but also on Europe’s global interconnections from antiquity to the present. Central are economic, political, social and cultural structures as well as Europe’s interactions with other regions of the world.

• You acquire profound academic knowledge of the central epochs and upheavals in European history.
• The foundational phase imparts to you skills in historical methodology and confident work with research literature, sources and academic concepts.
• In the specialisation phase you freely choose from various focal areas: Ancient Europe, European Modernity, Europe in the World – depending on your interests, you can either take a broad approach or specialise strategically.
• You systematically train your analytical skills for the critical evaluation of historical processes and the independent development of research questions.
• Additionally, you practise argumentation skills, academic writing and working in research-driven learning (e.g. preparation and writing of the master’s thesis).

Upon completion, you have a comprehensive, theoretically founded and methodologically reflective understanding of European history as well as the ability to independently assess and work up complex contexts.