M.A. History of Europe: Epochs, Upheavals, Interdependencies
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Part-time Distance Learning
History is much more than a mere source of insights into the past, it also serves as an invaluable guide for the future. As a historian specializing in the history of Europe, you will deal with the question of how Europe became what it is today. Study for a master’s degree in European History at the FernUniversität in Hagen via distance learning and expand your professional horizons!
M.A. History of Europe: Course Content
What makes Europe special? How has it developed into what it is today? In the master’s degree program in European History, you will study the history of Europe in its formative phases and deepen your knowledge of economic, political, social and cultural structures and processes.
As a master’s student in European History, you will expand your skills in academic work and in independently understanding, processing, and evaluating complex contexts in history, cultural studies, and social sciences. Following the compulsory foundation phase, you will have the opportunity to choose the content of your studies from a range of subjects that suit your interests in the advanced phase of the course. This gives you an opportunity to concentrate on the history of ancient Europe, European modernity or the history of Europe in a global context. Alternatively, you can study modules from all three areas, building a broad range of specialist knowledge that can be applied later in academic or research-related institutions.
Student Testimonial on the M.A. History of Europe
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“History is a subject that I find quite easy. It’s just so interesting!”
Sebastian Thiem, M.A. History of EuropeFind out more
Career Prospects as a Master of European History
The master of arts degree in European History qualifies you for an academic career as well as for work in academic research. Your potential employers include:
- Museums, libraries, archives
- Publishing houses and the press
- Radio, film and television
- Public institutions, foundations, non-governmental organizations
Of course, a master’s degree in European History also opens the door to a career in research and teaching. The next step would be a doctorate.
Profile of the M.A. History of Europe
| Degree: | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
| Type of study: | Full-time study, part-time study, part-time distance learning (further education/continuing education), professional qualification with elements of classroom study and online study |
| Study duaration: | 4 semesters full-time, part-time studies can be arranged to suit your circumstances |
| Scope: | 120 credit points (ECTS) |
| Start of studies: | Summer semester (April 1) or winter semester (October 1) |
| Enrollment deadlines: | 1 December to 31 January (for the summer semester) 1 June to 31 July (for the winter semester) |
| Costs: | Approx. €1,400 total costs for a full-time course in the standard study period. For part-time studies or a personalized period of study, the total costs increase by a further 60 euros basic fee per semester (plus student body contribution) |
Your benefits at a glance
- Maximum flexibility: You adapt your studies to fit your life – not the other way around.
- Recognized degree: the state-run FernUniversität in Hagen has been offering education at an academic level for around 50 years.
- Good support: The faculties at the FernUniversität in Hagen are particularly committed to providing students with intensive support during their studies.
- Good-value further education: There are no hidden costs involved with distance learning at the FernUniversität in Hagen. You always have full transparency.
- Location-independent & plannable: The FernUniversität in Hagen provides you with learning materials from by post or online via digital learning tools. Events with compulsory attendance are announced well in advance and thanks to the FernUni in Hagen’s 13 German and 7 foreign campus locations are easily accessible for all students.
Want to Know More?
Would you like to find out more about the master’s degree program in European History as a (part-time) distance-learning course? Then take a look at the degree program web page of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Here you will find further information on the structure of the course, the specific course content and the admission requirements.
Things You Should Know about the FernUniversität in Hagen
You can find answers to the most important questions and basic information about studying at the FernUniversität in Hagen here:
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In terms of student numbers, the FernUniversität in Hagen is the largest state university in Germany. And it is the only state-run distance learning university. FernUni students can obtain an internationally recognized bachelor’s or master’s degree. Compact certificates complement our range. The flexible study system allows you to adapt your studies to suit your life situation. That's why we are exactly the right choice for the following people:
- Working professionals
- People bringing up families
- High school graduates
- Potential students with no high school diploma
- People with disabilities or chronic illnesses
- Students abroad
- Schoolchildren
- Competitive athletes
- Refugees
- Studying While Incarcerated
- Servicemen and women in the Armed Forces
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The Student Advice Service will help you make your decision about what to study at the FernUniversität. Here you will also find further information on how to organize your distance learning course.
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You can find out more about the requirements for any degree program by visiting the website of the relevant faculty. For more information about the master’s degree program in European History, please contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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