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MA Assyriology 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: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

In the Master’s degree programme, Assyriology may be studied as either a minor or a major subject. As a minor, students have a choice of two models, depending upon their existing knowledge of Assyriology.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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