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

The economy is constantly changing. The latest economic crises have taught us that a long-term perspective can help us to better understand changes in the economy. For this reason, the field of economic history has been experiencing a boom over the past several years. More and more experts are needed to analyse complex economic relationships and develop integrative approaches to achieving solutions on the basis of historical experience. The master’s programme History & Economics offers you an interdisciplinary education in history and economics that is currently one-of-a-kind in Germany. This unique combination leads to a career-qualifying degree that enables graduates to start a career in the private sector or continue their postgraduate education.

Profile of the Master’s Programme

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.

Fields of Employment

The degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in academia, international organizations, and private companies. Economists with interdisciplinary training are in great demand in the financial sector and in internationally oriented companies, organizations, foundations, and administrative bodies. Our graduates have progressed to a variety of challenging and rewarding posts, including in academia, consultancy or the IT sector.

General Information
Final Degree	Master of Arts (M.A.)
Start of Studies	Winter semester
Application for German citizens	Rolling admission procedure. Deadline for winter term: July 15th Application
Application for EU citizens	Rolling admission procedure. Deadline for winter term: July 15th Application
Application for non EU citizens	July 15th (winter term) Application
Admission Requirements	Qualification A bachelor's degree (or completed programme of study) with a grade of “gut” ["good"] or better in the bachelor's programmes Economics, European History, or Philosophy & Economics at the University of Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree Equivalency Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determined conclusively until the application process is under way; for further questions regarding your application, please contact the Programme Coordinators Aptitude Assessment Process If the grade requirements are not met, an aptitude assessment process is carried out (see Examination Regulations, Annex 2); it includes an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications and, if necessary, a personal interview Language Proficiency ENGLISH: level B2 GERMAN: level A1 Applying Without a Degree Certificate Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits and a minimum grade of "good" are required by the time of application Special Conditions Conditional admission is possible; special conditions may comprise up to 30 credit points (see Examination Regulations § 2 para 2)
Standard Period of Study	4 semesters
Specific Features	Part-time study is possible.
Language of Instruction	English
Programme Coordinators	Prof. Dr. Sebastian Braun Prof. Dr. Jan-Otmar Hesse Prof. Dr. Sebastian Teupe
Homepages	www.he.uni-bayreuth.de