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Stadtforschung – Urban Studies

Master of Arts; language: German
Degree programme within the RMU alliance

Description

The Master of Arts in History programme consists primarily of elective courses with a focus on research. It enables students to specialise in a specific area, to participate in up-to-date research projects, and it offers the opportunity to acquire teaching skills as student tutors. The compulsory internship in a relevant field gives the student practical experience to lay the groundwork for a post-university career.

A mentoring system is in place to guide and advise the student over the four semesters. A semester abroad is not mandatory but nevertheless strongly recommended and is ideally integrated into the third semester.

To broaden career perspectives, an internship of at least nine weeks' duration is an integral part of the programme.

Sample module overview
Sample module overview

Information on the study programme
Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule
Course Catalogue
Institute of History, TU Darmstadt: Programme Information


Points of contact
Institut of Sociology of TU Darmstadt
Institut für Humangeographie of the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Office for Student Affairs
Departmental Student Advisory Service
Departmental Students' Representative Committee

Semesters 4
Language German. Individual courses can be offered in English. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited also in English or other foreign languages.
Start of studies Winter semester, summer semester
Internship Optional (compulsory elective) career-oriented internship lasting at least eight weeks, subject to approval and reporting requirements
Admission requirements 1. A degree in one of TU Darmstadt's reference programmes
  • Architektur, B.Sc. (provided at least 40 CP have been acquired in social science modules)
  • Geschichte mit Schwerpunkt Moderne, B.A.
  • Politkwissenschaft, B.A.
  • Soziologie, B.A.
  • Geschichte, J.B.A.
  • Politikwissenschaft, J.B.A.
  • Soziologie, J.B.A.
  • or in the reference programme Geographie, B.A. , with a focus on ‘Human Geography’, at Goethe University Frankfurt
  • or an equivalent degree
2. Passed Entrance requirements verification in accordance with the Competences description.
Admission procedure Provided that the admission requirements (entrance examination) are met, there are no numerical admission restrictions.
Application 1. Online Application at TU Darmstadt
2. Application via Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
How and when to provide the certification of the bachelor's degree
Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications
Good to Know Pre-Courses & orientation week
Website for first-year students
Preparatory courses for international students
Studying from A to Z
Costs and budget

Architektur, M.Sc.
Geschichte, M.A.
Soziologie, M.A.

The professional fields of application for graduates of urban studies are wide-ranging. Employment opportunities are mainly available in urban and regional planning, at universities and institutes, or in teaching and research.

It is important to start early in the degree programme to gain practical work experience in relevant organisations. This way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.

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