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University of Siegen

Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Modern History

Original title: Geschichte der Moderne Master of Arts (M.A.)

German4 semesters full time; 8 semesters part timeNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyNorth Rhine-Westphalia

The Master of Arts in Modern History at the University of Siegen offers in-depth understanding of modern societies and their dynamics, focusing on societal development potentials.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Flexible full-time or part-time study options
Focus on societal development in modern history
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Modern History

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those seeking academic or professional roles in history, cultural institutions, education, or research sectors.

Career outcomes

  • Historical researcher
  • Archivist
  • Cultural heritage manager
  • Educator in history
  • Policy analyst

Skills you will learn

  • Critical analysis of historical sources
  • Research methods in modern history
  • Multilingual literature interpretation
  • Understanding of societal dynamics
  • Academic writing and communication

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor's degree in History or a comparable field; minimum GPA 2.7 in Bachelor's; proof of literature and source knowledge in two modern foreign languages through text passages
DeadlineApril 1 to September 15 for Winter semester; October 1 to March 15 for Summer semester
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesSemester fee may apply
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Historical researcher
Archivist
Cultural heritage manager
Educator in history
Policy analyst

University

University of Siegen

University of Siegen is located in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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