History MA

Historians draw attention to the similarities and differences between present-day and past ways of living and horizons in thought. They work mainly with research literature and historical source materials which form the foundations of their subject. In our master’s programme in history you will be able to select your own focus areas and pursue your preferred areas of interest. At the same time you will gain a comprehensive view and a broad perspective of historiography. The master's programme is based on our  undergraduate bachelor's programme in history. Other degrees may be recognized as equivalent.

Why study History in Konstanz?

• StudyCheck Award 2025: 12th place for University of Konstanz in the Germany-wide university ranking
• Individual supervision: We will systematically support you on an individual basis. A professor will accompany you from the start of the first semester and advise you on your choice of courses. In addition to this, you will be in a group of students from start to finish, thus enabling you to join in regular exchanges about your studies with your fellow students.
• Innovative teaching methods: The historians at Konstanz are characterised by their original methodology, their cultural-theoretical approach and their lively exchanges amongst themselves. We encourage our students to visit lectures and seminars in other subjects, or classes in additional languages, and to import those credits into their master’s degree.
• Path to doctoral projects: We not only teach in close contact with research and support practical research. We are also here to help you as future historians to develop doctoral projects during the master’s phase, and we support you in the acquisition of external funding.