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Latein (Latin)

Polyvalent dual major bachelor's degree programme - Major field (with secondary-school teaching degree option)

The Polyvalent Bachelor’s degree with two main subjects: Latin focuses on the language, literature, and culture of the Roman world, as well as their influence up to the present day. In addition to intensive study of Latin language and literature, particular emphasis is placed on textual tradition, reception history, post-classical Latin, literary theory, and Digital Humanities. The programme also includes modules on archaeology and ancient history, with an excursion to Rome, Greece, or another site with a classical heritage. Graduates gain access to numerous careers in literature and cultural studies and can pursue further Master’s programmes. Those taking the Teacher Education option can continue with a Master of Education, preparing for teaching at Gymnasium level (German secondary school).

Fast facts

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; Latinum oder Lateinkenntnisse, die dem Latinum äquivalent sind

First semester: With special prerequisites for admission
Entrance examination
1. the Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin and 2. at least the grade "satisfactory" in another classical or in a modern foreign language in at least one school semester of the upper secondary school.

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.

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