• Single-discipline module: Master of History; abbreviation: mag. / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M. A.
• Double-discipline module: Master of History and … ; mag./ Master of Master of History and … / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M. A.
• Single-discipline pedagogical module: Master Professor of Master of History / Master Professor of Master of History; abbreviation: Master Professor of Master of History; abbreviation: Mag. prof. prof. prof. prof. / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.
• Double-discipline pedagogical module: Master Professor of Master of History and … / Master Professor of Master of History and …; abbreviation: Master Professor of Master of History and … / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.

*The full title for the double-discipline module depends on the individual choice of the second study programme.

8 (SQF), 7 (EQF), second cycle

2 years, 120 ECTS

• Single-discipline module
• Double-discipline module
• Single-discipline pedagogical module
• Double-discipline pedagogical module

When applying, the candidate chooses one of the modules. A candidate who chooses double-discipline module has to choose another double-discipline (non-pedagogical) module of one of the other faculty’s offered study programmes. A candidate who chooses a double-discipline pedagogical module has to choose another double-discipline pedagogical module of one of the other faculty’s offered study programmes. It is required to meet the admission requirements for both modules.

Admission to the first year of study (both non-pedagogical modules) shall be granted to the candidates who have completed:

a) a first cycle study programme in the field of humanities or social studies;

b) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programme, adopted before 11 June 2004) in the field of humanities or social sciences;

c) a first cycle study programme in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations up to 60 ECTS are defined by a competent Faculty Commission upon the individual application submitted by the candidate. Candidate can fulfil the obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams.Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;

d) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programme, adopted before 11 June 2004) in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations up to 60 ECTS are defined by a competent Faculty Commission upon the individual application submitted by the candidate. Candidate can fulfil the obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams.Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;

e) a comparable education abroad and have been, in the process of recognition of their qualification and in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act, legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to their average grade obtained in the first cycle / undergraduate studies.

Admission to the first year of study (both pedagogical modules) shall be granted to candidates who have completed:

a) a first cycle study programme in history;

b) a first cycle study programme in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. The candidate can fulfil the study obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams.Candidates must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;

c) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in other fields of study, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. Candidate can fulfil the obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams.Candidate must fulfil the obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;

d) a comparable education abroad and have been, in the process of recognition of their qualification and in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act, legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

In case of enrolment limitation candidates are selected according to their average grade obtained in the first cycle / undergraduate studies.

The study programme will be delivered if at least 5 students are enrolled in the 1st year.

Enrolment in a higher year of study (according to the criteria for transferring between study programmes and conditions for accelerated advancement)

Transferring between study programmes is possible according to the Higher Education Act, Criteria for transferring between study programmes and other regulations of this field.

Transfer between study programmes is the enrolment in the higher year of the study programme, in case of leaving the studies in the first (initial) study programme and continuation of studies in another study programme of the same degree. The transition takes into account the comparability of the study programmes and the completed study obligations of the candidate in the initial study programme. The transition between study programmes is also enrolment of the graduate in the higher year study programme of the same degree.

Transferring between study programmes is granted to candidates, provided that the following conditions are met:

• the candidate fulfils the admission requirements for the study programme;
• the Senate of the Faculty or the competent Faculty Commission estimates that the candidate can be recognized for at least half of the ECTS points obligations from the previous study programme, which relate to the compulsory subjects of the study programme to which the candidate is transferring;
• the completion of the initial study programme which the candidate is transferring from ensures the acquisition of comparable competencies as those envisaged by the study programme.

Enrolment is also open to candidates of a comparable study programme abroad who have been, in the process of recognition of their previous studies (in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act), legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

Applications for transferring between study programmes are considered by the relevant Commission. In accordance with the Criteria for transferring between study programmes the Commission takes into account the comparability between study programmes and study obligations the candidate has completed in the previous study programme, that can be recognized in this study programme. The candidate may also be required to complete differential exams as defined by the relevant Faculty Commission.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to average grade obtained during the study programme they are transferring from. Candidates can apply for recognition of passed examinations during previous education on the basis of the submission of the subject curriculum. The decision on the recognition of examinations on the proposal of the department is made by the Senate of the Faculty or the competent Faculty Commission.

Enrolment places

The aim of the programme is to train graduates for independent professional work in the field of history and related disciplines, particularly cultural heritage, archival studies, and museology.

As part of the study programme, students will develop the following general competencies:

• Ability to apply knowledge in concrete professional situations
• Capacity for critical analysis of problems, anticipation of solutions by transferring foreign experience or synthesizing original solutions based on specific conditions
• Mastery of basic research methods such as observation and data collection from practice and publications
• Research competence at an appropriate level, the ability to generate new (creative) ideas, and apply acquired knowledge in practice
• Development of communication skills and the ability to produce independent written texts (articles, reports, discussions, etc.), as well as the ability to explain, justify, persuade, engage in public speaking, and present proposed solutions
• Acquisition of social and communication skills for evaluating current social and political events, explaining and assessing political and social phenomena
• Autonomy in scientific and professional work and in making business and organizational decisions
• Commitment to professional ethics and the ability to think critically and self-critically
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams to define problems, analyze them, set goals and hypotheses, and carry out assigned project tasks
• Ability to create a supportive atmosphere, collaborative interpersonal relationships within a group, and collegiality towards coworkers
• Organizational and leadership skills and the ability to effectively resolve problems and conflicts

Subject-specific competencies are listed under each course syllabus in the section “Goals and Competencies,” but the main subject-specific competencies developed by this program can be summarized as follows:

• Knowledge of key topics in world, European, Slovenian, and broader Slovenian cultural history, as well as the Mediterranean
• Ability to work independently using historical research and interpretative methods, and to solve specific research problems using appropriate knowledge, methods, and skills acquired during the studies
• Understanding of source types and their characteristics, and the ability to independently use historical sources for research in historiography and related disciplines
• Mastery of theoretical issues in the field and their solutions, as well as knowledge of current research topics across various historical fields
• Competence for continued independent and team research, and for deepening understanding of different historical questions
• Proficiency in methodological procedures for collecting data and information necessary for solving research and professional tasks
• Ability to place new information and interpretations within the broader historical discipline
• Capacity to observe and interpret connections between specific cases and theoretical study of historical phenomena and processes, both in research and in broader professional contexts (including the present)
• Ability to understand and apply knowledge and skills from their field to address questions and problems in the social environment in which they operate, especially those related to interpreting and valuing the past
• Ability to understand, connect, and communicate information relevant to solving specific historical and developmental issues (e.g. quick interpretation, contextualization, synthesis, and communication of information in a way understandable to the general public)
• Capacity for complex understanding of historical phenomena as a key to understanding the present on local, regional, national, or international levels.

The graduate is qualified to work in research institutions and on both research and applied projects. The general and subject-specific competencies gained by the graduate open up employment opportunities wherever broad knowledge and an understanding of fundamental social processes are required. This includes work environments at the municipal, regional, national, and international levels that deal with development planning, management of natural and cultural heritage, landscape protection, and also in private companies engaged in similar fields.

The double major programme trains teachers of history for work in primary and secondary schools.

Possible professions for graduates:

• Journalist and commentator
• Archivist and museum curator
• Independent cultural worker
• Assistant in research institutions
• History teacher/professor in primary and secondary schools