MA/MS in Mittelalter-Studien

This interdisciplinary master's programme examines the medieval period and the working methods of medieval studies from the perspective of several disciplines concerned with the era. Particular attention is given to the relevance of the Middle Ages for understanding contemporary society, rather than treating the period as a closed historical subject. Students build an individual thematic profile by choosing from a wide range of contributing fields, among them older German literature, medieval history, medieval art history, Byzantine studies, Romance studies, theology, prehistoric and early historical archaeology of the medieval period, and historical musicology. The final semester is devoted to a capstone module combining a master's thesis with two oral examinations. The broad disciplinary mix prepares graduates for research careers as well as work in museums, archives, heritage institutions and cultural education. Admission is open, and intake happens in both the winter and summer semesters.