Art, Music, History

These bachelor's and master's degree programs focus on the scholarly examination of culture, the past, and aesthetics in all their facets.

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Here's what you can expect in the field of Art, Music, and History

Analysis and Interpretation

Works of art, music, and historical sources from various eras: Here, you'll learn to contextualize, analyze, and critically reflect on them.

Paintbrush and Conductor's Baton

Whether in a studio or as part of an ensemble, you'll develop your expressive skills and plan your own projects, such as concerts or exhibitions.

A Focus on Education

Many degree programs in this field are closely linked to cultural studies and education: You can also study art, music, and history as part of a teacher training program.

Bachelor's Degree Programs

The Bachelor’s program in Architecture at the University of Siegen equips students with the interdisciplinary knowledge necessary to meet the demands of architectural complexity.

Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.Sc.)

In the Bachelor’s program in History at Siegen, discover the reasons behind current social conditions and how they are changing—both now and in the future—by learning to engage critically with the past from an academic perspective.

Bachelor’s in History (B.A.)

Art History—that may sound old-fashioned, but it isn’t. After all, the field has long since moved beyond focusing solely on the “Old Masters.” Today, art history is understood as part of an interdisciplinary visual studies field that recognizes the significance of the visual in our everyday lives.

Minor in Art History

Discover the role that art and visual culture have played in different societies and throughout history in the “Art History and Art Education” bachelor’s program in Siegen.

BA in Art History and Art Education

Subjects in this field of study

Teacher Education

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Master's Programs

The master's program is designed to provide students with in-depth and supplementary qualifications that are both academically and theoretically grounded and practice-oriented.

Master’s in Planning and Construction of Existing Buildings (M.A.)

In the History of Modernity program, you’ll pursue a question-oriented master’s degree in history with a temporal focus on the modern era. Consequently, questions about modernity are central to your studies: What defines modernity, what are its essential aspects, and what does modernity mean for our present?

Master’s in History of Modernity (M.A.)

In the master’s program in Culture, History, and Society, you will develop your own understanding of the relationship between culture and society.

Master’s in Culture, History, and Society (M.A.)

In the Master’s program in Media Culture, you’ll engage with contemporary media through a research-oriented approach—from film and imagery to games, social media, and AI.

Master’s in Media Culture (M.A.)

The master's program "Roads to Democracies: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Politics and Culture" is an international, interdisciplinary, and research-oriented program.

Master’s in Roads to Democracies (M.A.)

With History as a minor, you will gain specialized knowledge based on the current state of international research in history.

Minor in History

Subjects in this field of study

Teacher Education

Good Reasons to Study at the University of Siegen

You’re studying at a university that invests in the quality of education and student support: In rankings, we score really well compared to other universities in North Rhine-Westphalia in terms of academic success and student support.
We’re a university that takes its responsibility toward people and society seriously—and where you can get involved in projects, initiatives, and research.
The cost of living here is low, and our dining halls, libraries, and student life are highly praised.
Whether it’s interdisciplinary projects, research consortia, or partnerships with companies: Here, you’ll benefit from a wide range of hands-on learning formats.