MA in History & Economics
Bayreuth, Germany
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
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 analyze complex economic relationships and develop integrative approaches to achieving solutions on the basis of historical experience. The master’s program in 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.
Why study History & Economics in Bayreuth?
The University of Bayreuth is currently rated among the top young universities according to the Times Higher Education global ranking “150 under 50”. This ranking focuses on the top 150 universities worldwide that were founded less than 50 years ago. As a medium-sized campus university, we place less emphasis on growth and more on ensuring the highest quality of our infrastructure. In so doing, the University of Bayreuth focuses on the areas of emphasis in the various disciplines and on developing a range of interdisciplinary links that ensure it a place among the best universities internationally. As a student enrolled in the program History & Economics, you will benefit from this approach, from direct contact with lecturers in a range of different subject areas, and from having everything you need right at your doorstep.
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Curriculum
This English-taught master’s program 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 analyze 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.
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Career Opportunities
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.
Doing a doctorate at the University of Bayreuth
The University of Bayreuth Graduate School supervises doctoral students of all subjects who are pursuing a doctorate in a structured program or at one of the University's seven faculties. We facilitate scientific exchange already in the earliest phase of independent research and complement the interdisciplinary education of doctoral students with additional teaching and training opportunities. Our aim is to create the perfect research and learning conditions for them.