Program Overview

Introduction to Classical Archaeology

Classical Archaeology is a minor subject in the multi-subject bachelor's programme at the University of Jena. The programme deals with the material remains of ancient cultures, particularly Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, from the end of the 2nd millennium BC to the middle of the 6th century AD.

Key Facts

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Supplement to degree: minor in a multi-subject bachelor's programme
• Admission restriction: without admission restriction (without NC)
• Duration: 6 Semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 60
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: € 305,05
• Start of studies: Winter semester
• Part-time possible: Yes
• Institutions: Faculty of Arts, Institute of Classics

Programme Content

The programme explores the cultural significance of the material remains of earlier times, key features of those periods, and conclusions drawn from findings. It involves excursions, excavations, and the application of scientific methods to ancient artefacts. The University of Jena has extensive collections of ancient craftwork, coins, sculptures, and other artefacts.

Structure

The multi-subject bachelor's programme consists of a major subject worth 120 ECTS credits and a minor subject worth 60 ECTS credits. Practical training is part of the required elective modules. The programme includes compulsory and required elective areas, with modules such as Introduction to Classics, Classical Archaeology I Greece, and Classical Archaeology II Rome.

Career Opportunities

The skills acquired during the bachelor's degree open up career prospects in various areas, depending on the major subject chosen. Postgraduate master's programmes are also available, including a Master of Arts in Classical Archaeology.

Admission Requirements

• University entrance qualification
• Language requirements: Knowledge of at least two languages at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is strongly recommended, particularly knowledge of at least one ancient language (Latin at Latinum level or Ancient Greek at Graecum level).

Why Study in Jena?

• Cooperation with related disciplines
• Access to significant old holdings in the central university library and the latest specialist literature in the humanities library
• Research experience through introductory courses and involvement in minor and major research projects
• International flair with a global network of partner universities
• Opportunities for spending a semester abroad

Additional Information

The Institute of Classics has a wide variety of collections, including a collection of plaster casts depicting ancient sculptures, the Hartmut Erbse Foundation Library, and an Academic Coin Gallery. Students can gain practical experience by working on exhibitions and other high-profile public events.