Master's Programme Classical Philology - Latin
Curriculum (2018W)
As of winter semester 2022/2023 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding master’s programme please consult this page »
Master of Arts (MA)
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
German
Admission Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture
Qualification Level
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0231 Language Acquisition
Study Code
UC 066 837
* Information on the Curriculum (2018W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 15th 2022, Issue 54, No. 574 - PDF (Abandonment of regular studies)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 5 2021, Issue 62, No. 705 (amendment of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 28 2019, Issue 68, No. 602 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 11 2018, Issue 23, No. 291
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme Classica et Orientalia (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme Classica et Orientalia (2015W)
Criteria for the determination of equivalence:
Admission to the master's degree programme may also be possible if a student has completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant related field. As part of the determination of equivalence, the following core areas of the completed bachelor's degree programme will be assessed:
- 10.0 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Latin
- 15.0 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Ancient Literature
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Cultural History of Antiquity
- 7.5 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Principles and Methods about Classical Philosophy
In the event that equivalence has been established in principle but with certain qualifications missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed during the master degree programme.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Interpretation I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Theory and Analysis
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Mediaeval and Neo-Latin Language and Literature
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Extensive Reading I
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module(s)
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Interpretation II
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Thematic Specialisation
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Advanced Topics in Medieval and Neo-Latin
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Extensive Reading II
30.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module(s) / Window of opportunity
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Preparation of the Master's Thesis
25.0 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-entrepreneurship/
Minor
Within the scope of the Master’s Programme, a Minor corresponding to 30 ECTS-Credits may be passed.
More information and a list of possible Complementary Subject Areas can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 63.0 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 14.8 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 12.3 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 9.9 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2020
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of examsANDSupplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Sexl
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Mag. Dr. Elisabeth De Felip-Jaud