History & Economics

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.

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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.

Economists with interdisciplinary training are in great demand in the financial sector and in internationally oriented companies, organizations, foundations, and administrative bodies. A range of different career fields require a combination of historical and economic expertise:

• research divisions of companies and banks

• research institutes and public administrative bodies

• political, financial, and government consulting

• archive and foundation management, museums, the publishing industry

• science and business journalism, higher education management, public relations

• business consulting and marketing

The master’s programme makes available the opportunity to take part in internships at multinational corporations and research institutes.

Admission information for applicants.

Admission requirements for the master’s programme include a bachelor’s degree in economics or history, or an equivalent degree awarded by a university in Germany or abroad. Depending on the graduation grade applicants might also undergo an assessment process. Submit your application by 15 July to be considered for admission to the programme. New students enter the programme each
winter semester. You will find additional information on the admission process by visiting our website:
www.he.uni-bayreuth.de