Master's Programme Classical Philology - Latin
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 »
| Faculty | Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Qualification Level | Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7 |
| ISCED-F | 0231 Language Acquisition |
| Mode of Study | Full-Time |
| Study Code | UC 066 837 |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2018W) * |
| Language of Instruction | German |
| Admission Requirements | Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
* 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 Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- 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
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Master’s Programme in Classical Philology – Latin aims at the scientific examination of the Latin language and literature of antiquity, the Middle Ages and modern times. With their development and functions as well as the cultural, historic and social processes they are embedded in, they are understood as important components of European cultural and intellectual history.
Graduates are able to work on subject-specific topics independently, data-based, theory-based and in a methodological reflected way and to present contents in the resp. requested form and to the requested extent with regards to the target group.
The Master’s Programme in Classical Philology – Latin is science-orientated.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates have a highly specialised knowledge of the subject of Latin. They are able to demonstrate their competence by formulating and arguing in a scientifically correct way and by finding innovative solutions to problems and by communicating beyond the boundaries of their subject.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s Programme Classical Philology – Latin are qualified for a wide range of activities. They can use their expertise in their field of work or study as well as their knowledge from other disciplines for the strategic direction and guidance of complex projects, operational areas or companies. Depending on the focus of their studies they are qualified for working in the following professional fields:
- research and teaching at universities as well as in non-university research institutes and projects,
- work at language schools and in adult education,
- libraries and archives,
- publishing, in particular in scientific and school book publishing houses,
- tourism, in particular as guides,
- cultural administration and education,
- work in museums,
- cultural journalism,
- cultural and educational politics as well as public relations.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
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/
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/
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.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
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.
| 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).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
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 exams AND Supplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d 
Associate Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Martin Sexl
Dean of Studies
Ass.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gerhard Pisek