Historical sciences, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ FernUni Switzerland 

👉 The Bachelor of Arts is a versatile study programme in historical studies that provides students with the opportunity to gain deeper insights into various historical topics and methods. With a modular structure, the programme spans over 4.5 years and comprises a total of 180 ECTS credits. The aim is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge that can be applied in research and professional settings.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider FernUni Switzerland, University based in Brig (Schweiz)
The FernUni Switzerland is an accredited university of the HFKG, offering flexible and international distance learning programmes in law, business, computer science, history, and psychology. With around 2300 students and 420 employees, it combines high-quality teaching and research with international networking. Partnerships, memberships in global networks, and projects in areas such as virtual mobility and e-learning promote its international visibility.
🎓 Field of Study Humanities
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 9 Semesters, Study effort 25 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Introduction to the history of the 19th century, Introduction to the history of the 20th century, Methods of historical sciences, Historiography, Political history, Political science, History of international relations, Law - Introduction to law, Law - Constitutional law I, Law - Introduction to private law, Social history, Sociology, Economic history, Principles of economics, Cultural history, Religious studies, Media history, Media and communication studies, Preparation for the Bachelor's thesis and colloquium, Bachelor's thesis
📅 Enrollment Summer semester
💶 Fees
from 1388 € Semester fee
from 12492 € total
🔗 More Info https://fernuni.ch

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the Bachelor's degree in History, you need one of the following qualifications:

a federally recognized gymnasial Maturit\u00e4t; a federal vocational baccalaureate certificate, along with the certificate of supplementary examinations from the Swiss Maturit\u00e4tskommission \"Passerelle\"; a diploma from a Swiss University of Applied Sciences; an equivalent Swiss educational qualification according to the admission regulations; an equivalent foreign educational qualification according to the admission regulations.

Details

The Bachelor of Arts is designed for students who want to acquire a broad knowledge of historical contexts. The programme consists of 18 modules, spanning 4.5 years and totaling 180 ECTS credits.

The modules are taught in two semesters per year and cover various focuses within historical studies.

Students have the opportunity to choose different thematic specialisations and deepen their knowledge in researching and analysing historical materials. The degree programme provides a solid foundation for further studies or professional activities in the field of historical studies.

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