Programs and Degrees

Bachelor (BA) Geschichte, Master (MA) Geschichte

The Institute offers courses for the BA and MA programs in History and the BA and MA programs in Area Studies Latin America.

Master (MA) North American Studies (NAS)

The University of Cologne and the University of Bonn offer an interdisciplinary Master’s programme in North American Studies (NAS).

The programme involves an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary look at the literature, history, societies and cultures of the North American region. Various courses introduce students to the historical dimensions of the societies of Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. Seminars and lectures will convey the knowledge of central theoretical approaches and key concepts as well as current research questions within the field of Postcolonial Studies.

The Department of North American History is involved in the degree programme alongside several other departments and institutes, in particular the Department of English I.

To apply you need a degree in an accredited BA studies program, which provides a pertinent basis for the MA North American Studies.