Institute of History

Study Program

Master’s Degree Programme

The Institute of History offers the following master’s degree study programs:

  • Master Major 90 ECTS (Latin Obligatory for Ancient or Medieval History as Special Focus 1)
  • Master Minor 30 ECTS (for students with BA degree 60 ECTS, Latin Obligatory for Ancient or Medieval History as Special Focus 1)
  • Master Mono 120 ECTS (Latin Obligatory Regardless of Special Focus)
  • Master Minor 30 ECTS (for students with a BA degree 30 ECTS)

The master's degree program is divided into the following subject areas:

  • Ancient History (AG)
  • Medieval History (MA)
  • Modern History (NG)
  • Older Swiss history (CH-)
  • Modern history, including contemporary history (NNG)
  • Recent Swiss history (CH +)
  • Economic, Social and Environmental History (WSU)

An important component of the master's degree program is the Historical Studies module.

Important information on study content, study structure and possible combinations as well as the legal basis for the master degree program of the Institute of History can be found in the plan of studies and it’s annexes and the webpages of the faculty.