Mediterranean History (Master of Arts)

Universitat Konstanz · Constance, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Konstanz
Apply by
Register by 30 April 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Universitat Konstanz does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €3,000 – €5,300 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree in a subject relevant to the Master's programme, e.g. History, Arabic Studies, Archaeology Islamic Studies, Romance Studies, Ottoman Studies, Mediterranean Regional Studies (e.g. Mediterranean Studies or Middle Eastern Studies), Literature and Media Studies, Ethnology and Sociology, Political Science, or a comparable programme (grade 2.5 – "good" according to the German grading system or better) Adequate English language skills ( see language requirements )
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries 20 March - 30 April
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About this programme

Explore the liquid continent! The international MA in Mediterranean History is a consecutive programme that builds upon the three-year BA in History at the University of Konstanz as well as on a Bachelor's degree in a subject relevant to the Master's programme. As a research-oriented programme in English, it provides a cross-epochal understanding of Mediterranean societies. As a contact zone between Africa, Asia, and Europe, the Mediterranean region was a laboratory of globalisation in which boundaries of trade, empires and settlement, religion, language, and culture were constantly shifting. Today, the region is in focus due to various crises and conflicts: war, migration, and climate change. At the same time, it remains a popular holiday destination and is also considered a role model in terms of nutrition. Many of these phenomena—from eating and travelling to violence, flight, and displacement — reach far back into the past and can, therefore, only be understood from a long-term perspective. The Middle East conflict, for example, does not only stem from the transformation of Palestine in the 20th century but also from the fact that Jerusalem is considered 'holy' to all three monotheistic religions. The phenomenon of tourism also originated in this region and can be traced back as a form of mobility to the early modern Grand Tour and the pilgrimages of the Middle Ages. At the same time, the Mediterranean region has been a hot spot and a crucial subject of innovative histori

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