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MA Classical Philologies at Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin, Germany

Programme overview

Classical Philologies is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Philosophy and Humanities (Institute for Greek and Latin Languages and Literature) and leading to the Master of Arts (M.A.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter and summer semester. Students in this research-oriented master’s program will broaden and expand knowledge acquired in a bachelor’s program in classics as well as methodological and analytical competencies oriented toward current research questions. Links to the other humanities are made possible by teaching methods that allow for interdisciplinary work.

Faculty: Department of Philosophy and Humanities  |  Department: Department of Philosophy and Humanities Institute for Greek and Latin Languages and Literature  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a program with at least 60 credit points in Greek or Latin studies with proof of Latin and Greek language skills, or an equivalent degree with equivalent training. The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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