M.Sc. History of Sciences

The Master’s programme “History of Sciences” is directed towards Bachelor’s graduates from both the MINT fields (mathematics, information technology, sciences, technology) and humanities and social sciences. Students who study with us will receive a comprehensive insight into the history of sciences from antiquity up to the 21^st century, but will also deal with theoretical and ethical questions surrounding science and technology. They will learn methods currently used in the history of science. The programme aims to make a historical-critical analysis of the role of sciences in modern society.

As a so-called “small discipline”, the history of science is characterised by a high level of interdisciplinarity, internationality and excellent supervisory relationships. The interdisciplinary character of the rogramme offers the opportunity to discover other knowledge cultures beyond the boundaries of one’s own discipline. The high level of internationality is reflected in the course material and in the chance to study abroad for a semester. An extraordinary supervisory structure and the principle of learning by research enables a self-determined course of studies. From early on, we invite you to work out independently chosen questions and support you in your individual specializations. In the research and in-depth module, you can study a topic of your own choice. In a project module, you can expand the theoretical knowledge you have acquired through practical experience with regard to a professional or scientific orientation.

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