Program Overview

Introduction to the Assyriology Master's Program

The Assyriology (Ancient Near East Studies) degree program focuses on the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Hittite cultures in their entire impressive diversity.

Facts and Formalities

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

Course Content

The Master's degree program in Assyriology focuses on the high cultures of the ancient Near East. The aim of Assyriology is the study of the languages, scripts, history, religions, literature, economy, science, society, legal system, and material relics of the ancient Near East. Along with other material relics, cuneiform documents serve as major sources.

Course Structure

In the Master’s degree program, Assyriology may be studied as either a minor or a major subject. As a minor, students have a choice of two models, depending upon their existing knowledge of Assyriology. For students pursuing the degree program as a major, the choice of a minor subject is at the student’s discretion. However, it is recommended that students select Near Eastern Archaeology as their minor subject.

Additional Information

• Module Handbook (available in German)
• Sample Course of Study

Additional Degrees

• Bachelor 25%
• Bachelor 50%
• Bachelor 75%