Degree program in which this course can be chosen

• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (Bachelor)

Notes on the application process

For applications for joint degree programs where at least one subject has restricted admission requirements, the application deadline for restricted admission degree programs applies.

General information for the course

Studying History in Dresden imparts skills that span epochs, to recognize historical questions and problems using academic methods, to analyze these, and to find solutions and weigh up alternative interpretations. The program enables students to pursue in-depth studies of individual epochs and systems, from ancient history to contemporary history, from the history of technology to the history of Saxony. The program includes practical work experience and is embedded in a rich cultural and academic landscape – both in Dresden and through international and interdisciplinary research associations and networks.

Studying History in Dresden provides a framework for a systematic professional historical education and for students to choose their own concentrations. It is enriched directly by teaching provided at the Hannah Arendt Institute for Totalitarianism Studies, the Institut für Sächsische Geschichte und Volkskunde (Institute for Saxon History and Folklore), the Research Center for the Comparative History of Religious Orders, as well as teaching collaborations with museums and archives in Dresden.

History can be studied as a 1st or 2nd major in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences degree program.

Study contents

Studies in the core area of history imparts fundamental knowledge that spans epochs and provides an exemplary introduction to the issues, working techniques, methods and theories of history.

An introduction to the study of history:
— Disciplines and working methods: acquisition of fundamental skills for the independent acquisition of historical knowledge and development of skills in historical thinking and reflection using historical research literature
— Concepts, historical methods: acquisition of fundamental skills for the independent acquisition of historical knowledge and development of skills in historical thinking and reflection using historical source materials

Introduction to historical epochs and systems:
— Ancient and medieval history: acquisition of orientation knowledge in lectures
— Modern history: acquisition of orientation knowledge in lectures
— Systematics: acquisition of orientation knowledge in lectures (history of Saxony, history of technology and science)

Consolidating foundation knowledge:
— Ancient and medieval history: consolidation in seminars and student work groups
— Modern history: consolidation in seminars and student work groups
— Systematics: consolidation in seminars and student work groups

Consolidating foundation knowledge within the context of research: consolidation in seminars and student work groups, ideally in the special field later chosen as the subject of the BA thesis

Additional topics and epochs:
— Ancient and medieval history: consolidation of knowledge and skills in lectures and practicals
— Modern history: consolidation of knowledge and skills in lectures and practicals
— Systematics: consolidation of knowledge and skills in lectures and practicals

Research practice: seminars and projects oriented towards professional practice
Design and implementation of academic projects: Colloquia and embedding of the BA thesis within a larger research field

The compulsory module in the Area General Qualification (AQua) includes:
Professional practice: compulsory internship
General language qualification: choice of language courses; ideally aligned with admission requirements for chosen MA programs.

By choosing a second major, students expand their academic profile to include skills from humanities and social science or language, literature, and cultural studies.

Stay abroad

Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it is a semester of studies, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your knowledge of your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find further information on the International Office’s website.

Mandatory internship during studies

Six weeks (for students who choose history as their 1^st major)

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Central Student Information and Counselling Service

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

Additional information