The degree programme is divided into individual units (modules). Each module has different requirements (workload), which are weighed with credit points (ECTS). 

You can find a detailed explanation of these terms here: https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/studium/organisation-beratung/beginn-verlauf/stundenplan/ 

Lectures... are usually held in a (large) lecture theatre. A topic is presented comprehensively and in broad strokes. Lectures introduce research controversies and discuss current interpretations. Lectures provide you with the necessary knowledge that helps you throughout your entire degree and prepares you for the final examinations. This also applies to the teacher training programme, as lectures present topics that are relevant according to the teacher training examination regulations.

Basic courses... are overview courses that introduce the core problems of an epoch. You will learn about the most important events, protagonists, structures, topics and key concepts, deal with the most important research controversies and thus gain the tools you need for your studies and final examinations.

Proseminars... are courses in the basic and advanced modules at the beginning of the degree programme that deal with a specific topic of the respective period. In proseminars, students work intensively in small groups – source interpretation, analysing research literature and discussing theses. Proseminars also familiarise students with the basics of academic work in the subject of history ("propaedeutics"), such as source studies, bibliography, reading academic texts, independent writing of term papers and correct citation practices.

Practice-based courses (Übungen)... work on a specific topic in a similar way to proseminars, focusing on an introduction to historical theories, methods and approaches as well as source analysis. In practice-based courses you will – quite literally  – "practise", i.e. in the group and individually you will learn how to use the tools of historians and apply them independently. You will also acquire knowledge of historical auxiliary sciences, for example when you work with coins, seals or inscriptions and learn how to interpret and categorise them historically.

Advanced seminars... belong to the specialisation modules and are therefore only taken in advanced studies. They focus on one topic and deal with it in depth. They reflect critically on research, analyse historical problems theoretically and methodically and work intensively with sources.

Excursions... are events that do not take place at the university, but at other thematically interesting locations. This can be in the neighbourhood, elsewhere in Germany or abroad. Excursions are organised around a theme that is explored by visiting historically significant sites.

Tutorials... help students to learn the basic techniques of studying history. They support the development of propaedeutics. Tutors are available, for example, to help with the preparation of bibliographies at the beginning of the degree programme. 

... in the University Library (UB)! Different resources are available for research depending on the era, research question, and topic. The first port of call for library research is the Augsburg University Library catalog (OPAC). In addition, you can consult relevant specialist bibliographies, databases and source collections.

The UB offers introductions to library use. Participation is highly recommended, as is a look at its informative website: 

https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/organisation/bibliothek/kurse-beratung/ 

History is located under signature number 50 in the Humanities Branch Library. In addition, some lecturers provide you with helpful literature for the course you are attending in semester reserves. These are usually introductory works that can support initial research. The semester reserves can be found in front of the tunnel passage to the Central Library on level 3 of the Humanities Branch Library. 

For general information about the UB, please use the following link: https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/organisation/bibliothek/ 

Das Geschichtsstudium ist ein Lese- und Schreibstudium. Pro- und Hauptseminare haben deshalb immer Hausarbeiten als abschließende Prüfungsleistungen. Im Propädeutikum wird auch in das Schreiben von Hausarbeiten eingeführt. Die für die jeweilige historische Teildisziplin gültigen Leitfäden zu Zitation und Bibliografieren finden Sie auf den Homepages der Professuren und Lehrstühle. 

In the module handbooks, all courses are assigned to the individual modules. Course registration always takes place via the Digicampus portal. Spot are allocated randomly. If you have not received one, you can ask the lecturer whether there is still vacancy.

Exam registration takes place via the STUDIS portal. All deadlines and other modalities can also be found here.  

Combined modules consist of several classes. As a rule, only one examination can be completed here. Information on combined modules can always be found in the respective module handbooks. 

There are binding deadlines for registering for the written term paper (admission thesis), and there is also a regulated process. You can find the information on the relevant page of the examination office.

The University of Augsburg offers comprehensive advice and support for personal crises that arise from the challenges of studying and university life. 

Contact persons and useful tips can be found at: https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/studium/organisation-beratung/beratung/

The History Student Council (Fachschaft Geschichte) is a voluntary association of history students from different degree programmes and semesters who want to get involved in university life. It helps to answer students' questions and problems at any point during their studies (not just at the start of their studies) and can also mediate between students and lecturers. Various events are also organized for students – from Christmas parties and pub crawls to excursions and study trips to lecture series. 

To the Instagram account of the History Student Council