Master's Programme Ancient Worlds
Would you like to work on the historical, philological and archaeological exploration of historical spaces?
The Master's programme in Ancient Worlds deals with the Mediterranean world and the Near East from the beginnings of writing to late antiquity and offers the opportunity for specialized study in the fields of Ancient History, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Greek Studies, Latin Studies, Classical Archaeology, and Near Eastern Archaeology.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Master of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree/equivalent
and Language Certificates
Faculty
Interfacultary
Level of qualification
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0288 Inter-disciplinary programmes involving arts and humanities
Study Code
UC 066 586
FAQ
Graduates possess specialised knowledge in ancient studies. They are able to use their competence in a scientifically correct way and to apply interdisciplinary approaches to deal with scientific questions. They have the ability to view the past and research traditions from a cultural and global historical as well as gender historical perspective.
The Master’s Programme Ancient Worlds enables students to gain in-depth and extended knowledge in the field of ancient studies and interdisciplinary working, to deal scientifically with past cultures and their material legacy and to adopt a factual-analytical position towards historical and contemporary cultures. Moreover, it offers the opportunity for academic specialisation in the following areas: Ancient History, Ancient Oriental Philology, Greek Studies, Latin Studies, Classical Archaeology, Near Eastern Archaeology.
Professional preparation for science (research as well as archaeological excavation work, work in archives, work for collections and museums), media and cultural work, work in public service, adult and professional further education.
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