Program Overview

Faculty of Philosophy Ancient History – Master

Introduction

The Ancient History – Master program at the Faculty of Philosophy is a consecutive master's program that focuses on the study of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, as well as the predominantly Christian period of late Antiquity (approximately 1,000 B.C.E. to 700 C.E.).

Facts & Formalities

• Degree: Master of Arts
• Type of programme: Consecutive
• Start of programme: Winter and summer semester
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Language(s) of instruction: German
• Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / Semester
• Application procedure: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction
• Application deadlines: Information about deadlines can be obtained after you have put together a degree program.
• Part-time option: Yes
• May be studied as a minor subject: Yes

Course Content

Specifically, students will gain the ability to:

• devise, on the basis of current research, their own specialized research questions,
• independently carry out all necessary steps in ancient history research, from primary source analysis in the original language to cultural interpretation,
• present, evaluate, and, from a transdisciplinary perspective, interrelate findings from scientific discussions,
• present findings in appropriate academic written form.

Course Structure

The Master’s degree programme normally runs for four semesters. The focus is on research-oriented and interdisciplinary lectures and courses, including advanced seminars that have been especially designed for the Master’s degree programme. The certificate of proficiency in ancient Greek (Graecum) may be earned in the module specifically designed to provide this proficiency. The fourth semester is reserved for preparation of the Master’s thesis.

Additional Information

• Department of Ancient History and Epigraphy (DE)
• Admission Regulations (DE)
• Examination Rules and Regulations (DE)