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University of Siegen

Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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

Original title: History of Modernity

German4 semesters (Full Time), 8 semesters (Part Time)No Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyNorth Rhine-Westphalia

The M.A. in History of Modernity at the University of Siegen provides a thorough exploration of modernity through inquiry-driven approaches, equipping students to critically examine social and political transformations.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Inquiry-driven study methods
Focus on social and political aspects of modernity
Master of Arts (M.A.) in History of Modernity

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Students aiming for research or professional roles in history, cultural institutions, or social policy analysis.

Career outcomes

  • Researcher in history or social sciences
  • Historical consultant
  • Cultural institution professional
  • Academic teaching
  • Policy analyst

Skills you will learn

  • Critical analysis of historical sources
  • Research methodologies in modern history
  • Multilingual literature evaluation
  • Academic writing and presentation
  • Understanding social and political change

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsBachelor's degree in history or a comparable field with a minimum grade of 2.7; proficiency in analyzing literature and sources in two modern foreign languages, demonstrated through submission of representative text passages
DeadlineWinter semester: 1 April – 15 September; Summer semester: 1 October – 15 March
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

Researcher in history or social sciences
Historical consultant
Cultural institution professional
Academic teaching
Policy analyst

University

University of Siegen

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