History & Economics, Master of Arts (M.A.)

This English-taught master’s programme gives you a fresh look at topics like the Great Depression, long-term economic growth, sovereign debt crises, or the effects of global economic interrelations on corporate structure - all from the perspective of research in economic history. Students further their qualification profiles in a variety of different ways. Based on current and historical events, you will analyse and develop approaches to achieving integrative solutions. You will improve your ability to work with data and conduct statistical analysis, but also to critically examine the data in light of the historical context.

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Doing a doctorate at the University of Bayreuth

The University of Bayreuth Graduate School supervises doctoral students of all subjects who are pursuing a doctorate in a structured programme or at one of the University's seven faculties. We facilitate scientific exchange already in the earliest phase of independent research, and complement the interdisciplinary education of doctoral students with additional teaching and training opportunities. Our aim is to create the perfect research and learning conditions for them.

You can find all the information on doctoral studies in Bayreuth on the homepage of the Junior Scholar Office WiN.

The University of Bayreuth is currently rated among the top young universities according to the Times Higher Education global ranking “150 under 50”. This ranking focuses on the top 150 universities worldwide that were founded less than 50 years ago. As a medium-sized campus university, we place less emphasis on growth and more on ensuring the highest quality of our infrastructure. In so doing, the University of Bayreuth focuses on the areas of emphasis in the various disciplines and on developing a range of interdisciplinary links that ensure it a place among the best universities internationally. As a student enrolled in the programme History & Economics, you will benefit from this approach, from the direct contact with lecturers in a range of different subject areas, and from having everything you need right at your doorstep.

Further information

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Specific Features

• Part-time study is possible

Semester fee

The University of Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees. However, every student must pay the semester fee. This includes the fees for the Studentenwerk Oberfranken and the semester ticket for the use of public transport in the cities of Bayreuth and Kulmbach and in many parts of the regional transport system.

The module handbook provides an overview of the various modules that must be taken in a degree programme. It contains all the important explanations on the requirements and types of module examinations as well as on the intermediate or final examinations and serves as a kind of study guide for orientation.

Examination regulations define the content and structure of a particular degree programme in a legally binding manner. They must be approved by the Ministry of Science or accredited by an accreditation agency.