Master Atlantic Studies in History, Culture and Society

The Master's program "Atlantic Studies" is the only program in Germany that deals with the social, cultural, political and economic relations in the South Atlantic from an interdisciplinary perspective of the humanities and social sciences. Against the backdrop of historical and contemporary globalization processes and migrations, the program focuses on interconnections between the three continents around the Atlantic.

The Master's program "Atlantic Studies" is the only program in Germany that deals with the social, cultural, political and economic relations in the South Atlantic from an interdisciplinary perspective of the humanities and social sciences. Against the backdrop of historical and contemporary globalization processes and migrations, the program focuses on interconnections between the three continents around the Atlantic.

The Master's program Atlantic Studies in History, Culture and Society is based on a new concept in the German and international university landscape, which deliberately transcends existing disciplinary boundaries. Against the backdrop of historical and contemporary globalization processes and migrations, it places the interconnections between the three continents around the Atlantic in the foreground of teaching and research and overcomes traditional nation-state perspectives. The Master's program focuses not only on the interactions between Europe and North America, but comprehensively addresses the relationships between Africa, the Americas (especially Latin America and the Caribbean), and Europe, the localization of global processes, and the continuing specificities of developments in the various regions of the world. Special emphasis is placed on the South Atlantic region because of Hanover's unique combination of African History (one of five professorships in Germany) and Latin American History and expertise on both continents in the literary and social sciences.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Students graduate from the Master Atlantic Studies program with a well-rounded and broad-based education that qualifies them for diverse career paths. These include:

  • a broad knowledge of social sciences and humanities
  • regional expertise on Latin America and Africa
  • practical experience in conducting own research projects
  • foreign language skills, experience abroad and intercultural competencies
  • professional field competence e.g. in the areas of development aid, political education, diplomatic service, media, cultural management and university and non-university research.

For an overview of career fields with detailed field reports, visit the Master Atlantic Studies Website.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Challenges of long-term social change in the Atlantic region
  • Conflict dynamics and conflict resolution in the Atlantic region
  • Mediality and interculturality
  • Dealing with the colonial past and colonial heritage
More info on the Atlantic Studies Website

Study content and course of studies

Study content

The Master's program Atlantic Studies in History, Culture and Society is based on a new concept in the German and international university landscape, which deliberately transcends existing disciplinary boundaries. Against the backdrop of historical and contemporary globalization processes and migrations, it places the interconnections between the three continents around the Atlantic in the foreground of teaching and research and overcomes traditional nation-state perspectives.

Course of studies

The Master's program Atlantic Studies in History, Culture and Society is composed of compulsory and elective modules that build on each other. In addition, the program is characterized by a strong practical orientation. The practical module includes an internship with international relevance in Germany or abroad or a research stay abroad, usually combined with a semester abroad at an African, Latin American/Caribbean, Canadian or US European university with an Atlantic/global focus.