History - Dual-Subject Bachelor
Historiography refers to scientific methods and models to conduct research on humankind's past. The focus is set on humans as social beings and the conditions and consequences of their actions in the context of the various forms of society and historical epochs. In its classical division, historiography distinguishes between antiquity, the Middle Ages, early modern times (16th to 18th centuries) and modern times (19th and 21st centuries).
In the dual-subject Bachelor, you study two core subjects or you combine a major subject with a minor subject. History is offered as a core and minor subject. Please note the valid Subject combinations.
If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher (Gymnasium), you must proceed with the Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium) after completing your Bachelor's degree. For relevant information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs leading towards a teaching degree, see History - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).
Facts
Standard period of study:
6 semesters
Language of instruction:
German
Admission:
admission restricted Numerus Clausus
Start of studies:
winter semester
The historiology refers to scientific methods and models to conduct research human's past. The focus is set on humans as social beings and the conditions and consequences of their actions in the context of the various forms of society and historical epochs. In its classical division, historiology distinguishes between antiquity, the Middle Ages, early modern times (16th to 18th centuries) and modern times (19th and 21st centuries).
At Osnabrück University, the fields of Ancient History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern and Contemporary History, Migration History and Didactics of History are covered. Both European and regional issues are addressed in teaching and research. Peace and conflict research is also crucial in all subdomains.
In addition to the fields of archives, libraries, museums, journalism, publishing, editing and science, graduates also have access to various working fields in business and administration.
Those who complete a specialist Master's after completing their Bachelor's degree will also be qualified to take on management and leadership roles in the aforementioned professional and occupational fields.
If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher (Gymnasium), you must proceeed with a Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium) after completing your Bachelor's degree. For relevant information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs leading towards a teaching degree, see History - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).
History is offered as a core and minor subject within the dual-subject Bachelor's degree program and must be combined with another subject. In the following, you find an overview of the valid Subject combinations.
During your studies, you will not only focus on your two chosen subjects, but also supplement them with Interdisciplinary professional skills development content. Depending on whether you are aiming for a Master's degree in teaching, a specialist Master's or immediate employment after completing your Bachelor's degree, a different profile will apply to you.
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without Abitur.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is subject to admission restrictions.
General information on selection procedures is available under the link How Places are Awarded. For an overview of the numerus clausus in previous years, please see the link Selection Restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's Degree Programs (dual-subject) - Admission Restrictions.
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
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If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.
In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.