Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Joint MA - European History

• General Website of the JOINT MA in Euopean History HERE
• The Joint Master of Arts in European History is a two-year master’s programme divided into four semesters (two winter and two summer semesters)
• The programme has a modular structure in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). It is made up of 120 CP (around 30 credits each term)

The total of 120 credits is divided into:

30 CP exchange semester

20 CP in English at the HU

40 CP in German, English or another language

30 CP Master's thesis

• 10 credits for a history introduction module, 50 credits for history modules, 30 credits for academic profiling, and 30 credits for the master’s thesis.
• In principle, English is the language of instruction and will be accepted at all partner universities for presentations, assignments, and the master's thesis.
• But please consider that the majority of courses at each partner university will be still taught in the respective country's language (for example German at HU).
• The partner universities offer modules in English for at least 30 ECTS credits as a core programme per semester, complemented by courses or modules in other languages (e.g. the language of the host university).
• It is not compulsory to complete the programme within four semesters of study
• Please note: 50 ECTS must be taken in English speaking courses, including the Master thesis, excluding the exchange semester.

• Module Overview (In English)

• Course catalogue for the current semester

Students can choose five Modules from the core themes of the degree:

• Social and Economic History of Europe, Urbanisation and Industrialisation
• Cultural History, History of Religions, History of Science
• History of Dictatorships, Violence and Conflicts
• Colonialism and Post-Colonialism
• Imperial Histories and Nation-Building
• Migration, International and Transcultural Relationships

The following is a recommended schedule of modules with courses and credit points. It is not a mandatory study course plan, but rather an ideal one: