Course: History of science M.A.
- Philosophy, Art History, History, and Humanities
The Master's programme is an advanced course of study in which scientific content and methods can be deepened and specialisations can be set. Requirements for this are the degree of an undergraduate Bachelor's programme or a comparable first professionally qualifying university degree. In addition, certain content is often specified as an aptitude requirement. The detailed provisions are set out in the respective Examination Regulations. A completed Master's degree programme entitles the holder to a doctorate.
The aim of the programme is to teach the content and methods of the history of science at an advanced level in order to be able to use them for a demanding professional career as well as for further qualification in research. The Master's programme is oriented towards the specific profile of the Regensburg history of science and the international state of discussion in the history of science. This includes imparting a double qualification in the history of science and in the object disciplines. The course should enable students to historically analyse scientific knowledge and science as a social system with regard to the requirements, the mechanisms of scientific change and the consequences, taking into account the current state of research.
The subject-specific core area is organised under the perspectives "Concept of Nature and the Order of Knowledge" and "Science and Society"; these are systematically related to each other as complementary approaches.
The most important facts at a glance
Program Profile
Is this the right program for me?
You should have the following qualities:
- Good reading ability in English
- Interest in the natural sciences and in questions for which there is no obvious answer
What makes this program special?
A special feature of the Regensburg Master's degree program is that students with a first degree in the humanities, cultural or social sciences are brought together with students who have completed a degree in the natural sciences or mathematics, and that therefore the basis of the respective other scientific culture is taught as an introduction and this interdisciplinarity is further deepened in the course of the degree program.
What can I do with this degree?
The modern knowledge society is not only based on science; it is also increasingly dependent on knowledge about science. The organisation of science and research management, the communication and acceptance of knowledge in the media and the public, the evaluation of knowledge and the consequences of science require perspective and contextualising thinking. Anyone who has learned to historically analyse knowledge and science with regard to their prerequisites, the mechanisms of scientific change and their consequences, and who at the same time has the dual qualification required here both as a historian of science and in the object discipline, has these requirements in a special way.
Even if there is no clearly defined job description outside of academic research, the study of the history of science imparts a knowledge of science that is becoming increasingly important. For example, historians of science work in science communication and public relations, in science administration or as science journalists, in publishing houses, research libraries, business and company archives or in science and technology museums. The Master's degree programme also prepares students for a subsequent career in research (doctorate).
Structure of the Program
Program Structure
Further information can be found on the degree program homepage.
Internship
Intramural and extramural achievements, such as archive or museum internships, can be taken into account, provided they serve the purpose of career orientation and qualification corresponding to the academic degree.
Student Life & Services
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| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | no |
| Pre-registration procedure | no |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | yes |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | no |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | yes |
| Other Requirements | no |
Binding information and current information can be found in the brief overview (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) of the Registrar's Office or in the examination regulations applicable to you Examination Regulations.
Details Requirements
Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test
Admission to the programme is based on an Eligibility Test. It requires a first degree, either in a historical, cultural or humanities subject or in a natural sciences or mathematics. The acquisition of complementary expertise and interdisciplinary judgement is an integral part of the course. Due to the different first degrees and the large number of subject combinations that build on them, two detailed orientation interviews with authorised members of the teaching staff in the history of science are mandatory within the first three semesters.
Detailed information on application deadlines and required documents can be found on the degree program's homepage.
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the programme content, the subject-specific requirements, the application procedure and the specific structure of the programme, please contact the
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study, to the course of study, to successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.