BA Ancient Studies (Major) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Ancient Studies deal with the entirety of all manifestations of Greek-Roman culture that can still be recognised today. You will acquire knowledge, skills and methods for dealing with the written and material heritage of the Greek-Roman cultural area and its afterlife in modern times. Introductory modules on the sub-disciplines provide you with basic knowledge of the content, history and methods of Classical Studies and Ancient History and its individual disciplines as well as an initial introduction to academic work and presentation.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Institute of Classics  |  Duration: 6 semesters (120 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 degree programme consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work / follow-up activity, learning and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.

Career pathways

public and private institutions (especially for education and culture). Museums, libraries and manuscript collections. Associations and publishing houses. Research and teaching at institutions of higher education.

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