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BA Assyriology (25% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The Assyriology (Ancient Near East Studies) degree programme focusses on the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian and Hittite cultures in their entire impressive diversity.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Institute for Assyriology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

This programme may be combined as a 25% minor with a 75% major in another subject.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Subjects with no admission restrictions. Language of instruction: German.

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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