History

Study information

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Key facts

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Supplement to degree
minor in a multi-subject bachelor’s programme
Admission restriction
without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration
6 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
60
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 333,05
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
Yes
Institutions
Faculty of Arts
Institute of History

Application & Deadlines

Programme content

Studying History means immersing yourself in the diversity of the living past, developing questions, recognising connections, seeking declarations - and being curious in the process. The Bachelor's degree programme in History introduces you to the basics of all eras of the subject, from antiquity to the Middle Ages, the early modern period, the 19th and 20th centuries and the present day.
The broad-based teaching of methodological knowledge enables you to engage intensively and self-employed individuals|freelancers with historical issues as well as social and cultural problems. An integrated internship also offers you the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired during your studies at an early stage and makes it easier for you to enter the world of work and professional life.

Structure

Multi-subject bachelor’s programme

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The Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study|regular programme length is six semesters in total, during which various forms of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules.

A multi-subject Bachelor's degree consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, learning and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.

Why study in Jena?

  • The Institute of History, which can look back on over 150 years of academic tradition, is one of the leading institutes of its kind in Germany with diverse international co-operations. The degree programmes offered are geared towards the research-oriented teaching of historical thinking and historical working methods with a particular focus on the period around 1800 and contemporary history in its respective European and transatlantic contexts.
  • A special feature of the degree programme in Jena is the tender in Eastern European, Western European and North American History. Depending on your interests, you have the opportunity to focus on specific epochs and regions.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

  • Media (publishing, print media, radio, television)
  • Documentation (museums, libraries, archives)
  • adult education
  • Public relations
  • Foundations
  • Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
  • tourism

Postgraduate master’s programmes at our University

All degree programmes

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What are we looking for in prospective students?

  • Interest in analysing complex political, social and cultural problems of the past
  • Knowledge and skills from school subjects in the social sciences, cultural studies and humanities
  • Textual confidence and not afraid of a high reading workload
  • Knowledge of English and a willingness to learn other languages

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • Language requirements

    English (B1) and another modern foreign language (B1) OR a modern foreign language (B1) and advanced knowledge of Latin (or another ancient language)

    Proof at the latest by the time of registration for the advanced module.

    Missing language certificates can be acquired and submitted during the course of the degree programme.

Additional application documents for international students

  • CV

    Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link. 

  • University entrance qualification certificate

    Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link. 

  • University degree certificate / previous periods of study

    Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.

  • Proof of German proficiency

    Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:

    • German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education, at least level 2 (DSH-2)
    • Goethe Certificate, C2 (GDS)
    • German Language Diploma, Level II of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (DSD II)
    • TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination
    • Telc German C1 University certificate (at least with the grade “satisfactory”)
    • German exam as part of the assessment test at a Studienkolleg

    Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.

    If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.

  • Translation of international application documents

    A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.

  • APS certificate

    Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.

  • University entrance examination

    Applicants from the following countries must provide proof of their university entrance examination:

    • Iran (university entrance examination or proof of a foundation year if the school-leaving certificate was obtained before 2019)
    • Republic of Korea/South Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)
    • China (GaoKao)

Contacts

Academic Advisory Service - Dr. Christoph Hänel

Room E 005
Fürstengraben 13
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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Opening hours:
Di 14:15-15:00 Uhr und Mi 11:00-12:30 Uhr (während der vorlesungsfreien Zeit veränderte Sprechzeiten; s. www.histinst.uni-jena.de/studium/studienfachberatung.html)

Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

Bachstraße 18k
07743 Jena

Support & Help
To Service-Desk
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Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 – 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 – 15:00)

The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.

Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Student Council for History

Fürstengraben 13
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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Mobile phone
+49 3641 9-411111
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Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Support & Help
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Further link
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Opening hours:
Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

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