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Klassische Philologie (Classical Philology)

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

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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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Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

German

Language requirements

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

First semester

Programme start: Winter Semester

Admission: 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

Non-EU citizens (who do not hold a German Abitur) are not eligible to take part in this selection process. Places are allocated within a quota of 8% of the total number of places, based on the average mark achieved in the university entrance qualification. However, the criteria for the entrance examination must be met.

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

Application period: 1 June - 30 September

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.

Higher semesters

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Application period: Winter Semester: until 30.09.
Summer Semester: until 31.03.
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

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

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

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