MA Ancient Worlds at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

Ancient Worlds is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin and leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, German, English as the language of instruction, a start in the winter semester. Dare to dig deeper! Freie Universität Berlin is one of the world’s leading institutions for research in Ancient Studies.

Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

The structure of the program is defined by the study regulations, containing detailed descriptions of the contents and goals of individual modules and example course sequences. The exam regulations define the type of and requirements for individual assessments in the modules and the final examination for the program.

Career pathways

Graduates of the program will have acquired in-depth knowledge and research skills in preparation for further qualifications for a career in the field. The MA Antike Welten – Interdisziplinäre Altertumswissenschaften produces graduates with diverse skill sets.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education within or outside of Germany. The completed degree program should cover the equivalent of 180 credit points (CP), of which at least 60 CP should include content related to Egyptology, Ancient Near Eastern Languages, Classical Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, Ancient West Asian Archaeology, Archaeoinformatics, Digital Humanities, History of Science, History of Knowledge or other topics relevant to the degree. Proof of language skills German level DSH 2 and English level B 2 For applicants who have obtained their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution, proof of German language skills must be provided. This can be done by passing the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) or by providing proof of an equivalent level of knowledge according to the Regulations for the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Applicants at Freie Universität Berlin.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html

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