BA Ancient History (Minor) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Students enrolled on our bachelor’s programme in ‘Ancient History’ unpick the foundations of the modern world by delving into the period between the 2nd millennium BC and the 7th century AD. They deal with the key events, structures and protagonists of Greek and Roman history and the entire Mediterranean region. The introductory modules in ‘History’ and ‘Classics’ will familiarize you with basic facts and provide an initial overview of various working methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Institute of Classics  |  Duration: 6 semesters (60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

A multi-subject bachelor’s programme consists of a major subject worth 120 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations) and a minor subject worth 60 ECTS credits.

Career pathways

Student browsing a bookshelf. The skills acquired during your bachelor’s degree will open up career prospects in a wide variety of areas, which will vary depending on the major subject you choose.

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