Profile
The Institute of History currently has five epoch-related departments(Ancient History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern and Contemporary History or Modern and Contemporary History and Didactics of History) and three systematic departments(Saxon Regional History, History of Technology and Economics and Totalitarianism Research). In the past, the profile also included economic and social history and a regional field of study(Eastern European history). They enable students to study the new Bachelor's degree program GKS and in Master's degree programs, in teacher training programs and as a minor or supplementary subject to other degree programs. The staff in the various departments are involved in a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects within TU Dresden, as well as nationally and internationally.