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Klassische Philologie (Classical Philology)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – 2 field degree program - Minor Field

The Bachelor’s programme in Classical Philology explores the languages, literature, and cultures of the Greco-Roman world and their influence up to the present day. During your studies, you can choose to specialise in Greek or Latin philology. In addition to studying Greek or Latin language and literature, there is a particular focus on reception history, literary theory and Digital Humanities. With the skills they have acquired, graduates have access to numerous career fields in the areas of literature and cultural studies, as well as opportunities to pursue further Master’s degree programmes.

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Language of instruction

German

Programme start

Winter Semester

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Admission

Language requirements: Deutsch C1
lt. PO Nachweis des Graecums oder als äquivalent anerkannter Griechischkenntnisse können während des Studiums erworben werden

First semester: With special prerequisites for admission
Entrance examination
1. the Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin or the Graecum or equivalent knowledge of Greek and 2. performance in at least one other classical or modern foreign language assessed with the grade "satisfactory" in at least one school semester, which is shown in the University entrance qualification

Further information on the admission requirements can be found in the entrance examination statutes (see section "Statutes" below) and on the faculty web pages

Higher semesters: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period.

Application period

First semester: 1 June - 30 September

Higher semesters: Winter Semester: until 30.09.
Summer Semester: until 31.03.
Important information regarding required application materials for higher semesters.

Application

Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Faculty affiliation

Faculty of Philology

Subject combinations

Statutes

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