Geschichte

Tracks and specialisations

• Kernfach Geschichte · 120 ECTS

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

• Required modules11 modules

  Depending on track: Kernfach Geschichte

  • Introduction to Ancient HistorySummary by OWWZ: An introductory course, tutorial and subsequent seminar explore ancient history and its methods. Students practise literature searches, source analysis and developing their own historical arguments.Semesters 1–3 · Kernfach Geschichte10 ECTS
  • Introduction to Early Modern HistorySummary by OWWZ: Selected early modern problems introduce key themes, concepts and research tools. Literature searches and source-based argument develop scholarly engagement with the period.Semesters 1–3 · Kernfach Geschichte10 ECTS
  • Introduction to Modern and Contemporary HistorySummary by OWWZ: Examines themes and problems of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students practise period-specific research methods, focused literature searches and independent source-based argument.Semesters 1–3 · Kernfach Geschichte10 ECTS
  • Introduction to Medieval HistorySummary by OWWZ: Explores the Middle Ages from 500 to 1500, its actors and political, economic and cultural contexts. Work with selected sources introduces medieval research questions and methods.Semesters 1–3 · Kernfach Geschichte10 ECTS
  • Orientation module: Reading/Writing HistorySummary by OWWZ: The workshop introduces historical research, source interpretation and academic reading and writing. A supporting tutorial and successive written assignments help students build a portfolio.Kernfach Geschichte · winter semester only5 ECTS
  • InternshipSummary by OWWZ: An internship introduces a possible professional field for historians. Students document and reflect on practical experience in a history-related organisation through a portfolio.Semesters 2–5 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Praktikumsportfolio mit Bestätigung und Bericht (5–10 Normseiten)10 ECTS
  • Methods, Concepts and Branches of HistorySummary by OWWZ: Individually combined courses deepen source studies, historiography, auxiliary disciplines or other historical fields. Reflection on methods, scholarly presentations and public uses of history develops an individual academic profile.Semesters 3–5 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Zwei Hausarbeiten oder gleichwertige Texte, je 20.000 Zeichen (je 50 %)10 ECTS
  • Advanced Module Historical EpochsSummary by OWWZ: A lecture and seminar deepen knowledge of one selected historical period. Students investigate historical problems using period-specific methods and develop substantiated scholarly positions.Semesters 3–5 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Hausarbeit oder gleichwertige schriftliche Arbeiten, 35.000 Zeichen10 ECTS
  • Advanced Module Historical Space and RegionsSummary by OWWZ: A lecture and seminar investigate one selected historical region. Students apply historical methods to regional questions and develop independent interpretations.Semesters 3–5 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Hausarbeit oder gleichwertige schriftliche Arbeiten, 35.000 Zeichen10 ECTS
  • Cultures of History in Extramural Learning Situations at Memorial Sites LAG/BASummary by OWWZ: Examines the educational potential of memorial sites, museums and archives. Students develop audience-focused, including digital, ways of communicating history and reflect on democratic participation and inclusive education.Semesters 3–5 · Kernfach Geschichte · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Präsentation in einem geschichtskulturellen Format (unbenotet)5 ECTS
  • Bachelor thesisSummary by OWWZ: Students independently develop and investigate a historical question using appropriate methods. They evaluate sources and scholarship, assess findings critically and present them in an academic thesis.Thesis · Kernfach Geschichte10 ECTS
• Required elective from Historische Vertiefungchoose 10 ECTS · 9 modules

  Depending on track: Kernfach Geschichte

  • Advanced Module to Ancient HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in ancient history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module Medieval HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in medieval history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module Medieval Regional HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in Thuringian and regional history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module Early Modern HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in early modern history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module Modern HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in modern history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module Contemporary HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in modern and contemporary history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach Geschichte · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module History in Media and PublicSummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in history in media and public life in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module Eastern European HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in Eastern European history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Specialised Module Western European HistorySummary by OWWZ: Deepens questions in Western European history in preparation for the bachelor thesis. Students critically discuss scholarly interpretations and develop an independent project grounded in historical methods.Semesters 5–6 · Kernfach GeschichteExam (in German): Mündliche oder schriftliche Prüfung (33 %) und Exposé oder gleichwertige methodische Texte (67 %)10 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile · Track Kernfach Geschichte

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

• History87 ECTS: 77 required, 10 elective87 ECTS
• Museums, archives and libraries2 ECTS: 2 required2 ECTS
• Teaching and didactics2 ECTS: 2 required2 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Modulkatalog – GeschichteModule handbook · Version PO-Version 2026; Stand (Druck) 07.09.2026 · checked 15 October 2026
• Studienplan – GeschichteStudy plan · Version gilt ab: 01.10.2026 · checked 15 October 2026
• Studienordnung der Philosophischen Fakultät der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena für das Fach Geschichte als Kernfach- und Ergänzungsfach in Studiengängen mit dem Abschluss Bachelor of Arts vom 12. Februar 2026Study regulations · Version vom 12. Februar 2026; Verkündungsblatt Nr. 3/2026 S. 59 · checked 15 October 2026