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History

Bachelor’s programme

History and Culture
Society and Democracy

University degree

Bachelor of Arts „BA”

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2026

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Understand the past – shape the future

What is the best way to prepare for the future? By understanding the past. Our shared past is formed by the epochs, people and societies of times gone by. Studying history teaches us to put events into context and gives bachelor’s students an optimal preparation for a wide variety of future careers.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

An interest in the past, and in the question of how it affects our present and future lives, is a good basis for enjoying the study of history. You should also be open-minded and curious about life and the human condition in the past.

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About the study programme

History at the University of Graz

In the bachelor’s programme you will gain an overview of all historical epochs since ancient times. By learning how to use historical sources and how to engage critically in academic debate you will learn to analyse and understand historical events from a scholarly perspective.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in Historical Science

The master’s programme in Historical Science builds directly on the bachelor’s programme, broadening and intensifying the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

With a bachelor’s degree in History you will be qualified for a wide range of roles in the humanities and cultural studies. Typical fields of employment include libraries and publishing, media and documentation work (press, radio, TV, online media), culture and research management, museum didactics and education, adult education, and tourism.

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Note on Latin

During your bachelor’s studies you will need to show evidence of Latin language skills (10 hours per week in the sixth form or supplementary examination). This is required to be able to take the course "Introduction to Medieval History" in the 4th semester.

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About the study programme
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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Scope for individualised focus of studies, with a wide range of elective modules

Sound knowledge of principal theories and methods

Encouragement to develop your own critical thinking, orientation and analytical abilities in times of increasing complexity

„History is the perfect study programme for me, because I have been interested in it since I was a child. It also explains everything that happens and underpins the way I think. I’m looking forward to using it as the basis for my future work in various areas of society.“

Stephanie