Master of Public History at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum

Germany, Bochum

University Rank:#395

The Public History at Ruhr University Bochum is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Bochum , Germany, the program is taught in German and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on October 4, 2026.

About Master of Public History

because Public History focuses on the representation and communication of history in all its variations in and for the public. The task of Public Historians is to help shape these processes in an active and well thought-out manner and to research and describe them scientifically in all their dimensions.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public History at Ruhr University Bochum

Entry Requirements

Grade equivalencies vary depending on where you come from and there is no absolute cut-off.

Compared to the German rating system (where 1.0 is the best and 4.0 is the lowest grade), you should have an average of at least 2.0. All foreign grades will be evaluated according to this system. Please include the grading scale your university uses in your online application, if it is not entered using the German and ECTS scales. In order to give you an idea of what your chances are for admission to the program, the following rules of thumb can be applied:

In GPA-ratings (maximum grade 4.0, minimum grade to pass 2.0) you need at least an average of 3.0
In percentage-ratings (100% maximum, minimum grade to pass 40%), you need at least 70%
If your degree includes ratings like “first division”, “first division with distinction” etc., you should have at least earned one of the two best ratings.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7.5
TOEFLMin 110

English Program Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to our Master's degree programs must hold a B.A. in English/American Studies (rather than English Translation Studies, for example). Additionally, they must submit English language test scores (the latter does not apply to students with B.A. degrees obtained in the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa). Please note that English test scores are mandatory - even if your B.A. courses were all taught in English.

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Public History

Communication and representation of history in public contexts,Historical representation and communication media,Specialist knowledge of individual epochs,Theory and practise of the culture of history and remembrance,Practise of Public History

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public History at Ruhr University Bochum

Master of Public History at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum

Germany, Bochum