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History, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The Bachelor's degree program in "History" at the University of Bayreuth is a single-subject Bachelor's degree program. The focus is on the subject of history, supplemented by additional qualifications from a broad “free area”. The degree program provides students with concise knowledge of epochs and lines of development in German, European and global history, using perspectives from political, cultural, economic, regional, knowledge and gender history.

This degree programme is taught in German.

Good knowledge of German is an essential prerequisite to successfully completing the degree programme. Proof of German language proficiency at B2 level or equivalent is required for admission. For detailed information, please see the German version of the study programme site.

Any questions? We are happy to inform, advise and support you – confidentially, personally, independently!

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Contact for questions about studying, general advice on choosing a course of study, changing subjects, and problems during studies:

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Hotline: +49 (0)921 / 55-4433 (Tue-Thu, 10-11 a.m.)
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