MA Classical Archaeology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Classical Archaeology furthers your understanding of Mediterranean cultures of Classical Antiquity as well as temporally and geographically contiguous cultures. The primary focus is on the problem-oriented understanding of research questions related to art and cultural history. For this purpose, the curriculum also draws on knowledge and insight from related disciplines such as ancient history, ancient philology, historical geography, Egyptology, prehistory and ancient civilizations, and art history.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: Institute of Classics | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

A wide variety of collections of ancient relics lends a practical element to the study programme. In addition, students can assist with exhibits in local museums, the university library, and special events (Museum night, excavations and university classes for children, and more).

Career pathways

Graduates have a number of interesting career opportunities, including at academic institutions, libraries, museums, archives, adult education, tourism, media, and private companies (such as excavation firms).

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems). Graduates from undergraduate degrees with Classical Archaeology as supplementary subject need to attend and pass the in-depth module "Classical Archaeology" before the beginning of the second year. Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiencies: proficiency in a modern foreign language at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (ideally Arabic, English, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish or Turkish); Latin proficiency ('Latinum') or Ancient Greek proficiency ('Graecum'); proficiency in a further ancient or modern foreign (B1) language; international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6365/m-a-classical-archaeology#studies_text_application

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