Doctor of Philosophy Programme
Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
As of winter semester 2014/2015 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding doctoral programme please consult this page »
Faculty | Faculty of Philosophy and History |
Duration/ ECTS-Credits | 6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits |
Academic Degree | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Qualification Level | Doctorate (Third Cycle) |
Mode of Study | Full-Time |
Study Code | C 094 xxx | C 794 545 xxx |
Curriculum |
Information on the Curriculum (2009W) * |
Admission Requirements | Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent |
* Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
- University of Innsbruck Bulltetin June 2014, Issue 36, No. 543 (Withdrawal of degree programme)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 10 2009, Issue 37, No. 174
- English version of the Curriculum
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 |
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1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
85.6 | ![]() |
= 100% |
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
12.2 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
2.2 |
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4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum cirteria |
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5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
March 2019
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).
Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent:
- Master's Programme Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Diploma Programme Ancient History and Classical Studies
- Diploma Programme Languages and Cultures of the Ancient Near East
- Master's Programme History
- Diploma Programme History
- Master's Programme Archaeological Studies
- European Master Classical Cultures
- Magister Programme Prehistory and Early History
- Magister Programme Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeology
- Diploma Programme Prehistory and Early History
- Diploma Programme Classical Archaeology
Criteria for the determination of equivalence:
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies requires a university (diploma or) master's degree in a thematically relevant field. Master's or diploma degrees awarded by universities of applied sciences ("Fachhochschulen") are considered on an individual basis.
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 doctoral degree programme.
Modules and Dissertation
Compulsory Modules 52 ECTS-Credits |
Dissertation 120 ECTS-Credits |
Reflection on Methods Generic Skills Interdisciplinary Forum for PhD Candidates Reflection on Research Active Participation in Scientific Discourse Traineeship in Academic Scholarship and Research Expertise: Ancient History and Ancient Near East Studies Doctoral Thesis Defence |
The dissertation is a scientific piece of work which – in contrast to a diploma or master thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic has to be chosen from the field of ancient history, ancient oriental languages or Middle-Eastern archeology. In addition, interdisciplinary topics are possible. The student has to propose a team of supervisors consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee) and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject-related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. Prior to beginning the work, the student has to communicate the dissertation topic and names of the supervisors in writing to the Director of Studies. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal. |
Elective Modules 8 ECTS-Credits |
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Two elective modules must be completed. |
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies belongs to the group of the humanities and cultural studies and aims at educating and training scientists and highly qualified junior professionals for research and teaching at universities and associated institutions as well as for other higher occupational positions. Students enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies can choose one of the following as their specialisation: ancient history, ancient oriental languages, or Middle-Eastern archaeology.
Central educational objectives of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Ancient History and Ancient Near Eastern Studies include a systematic understanding of the research discipline and understanding of related methods. Through their submission of an original piece of scientific work, graduates of this programme are required to make their own contribution to research which widens boundaries of knowledge and conforms to the evaluation standards of international experts. They develop scientific questions and independently subject these to critical analysis. This requires the competence of independently designing and carrying out significant research projects with scientific integrity.
Expected Learning Outcomes for the Doctorate
Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Research and teaching in universities and non-university institutions as well as other senior professional careers.
Examination Office
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