In addition to the 2-subject Bachelor's degree programme, the Institute of History also offers a 2-subject and a 1-subject Master's degree programme. The Bochum-Tours course (Bachelor's and Master's degree) is aimed at students who wish to complete a ‘Licence’ in France at the same time as their degree in Germany. There are also other international and interdisciplinary degree programmes in which the History department is involved, as well as doctoral degree programmes.

The History degree programme is modularised. Great importance is attached to flexibility and a broad range of courses. As a rule, the courses in a module must be successfully completed within two semesters.

Like all students on the 2-subject Bachelor's degree programme, History students must attend a second subject as well as modules in the optional area.