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MA Latin / Classical Philology (double degree) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

The Latin Studies degree programme, more precisely described as Latin Philology, is devoted to the study of Latin texts that have been handed down from antiquity, including the examination of these in terms of their linguistic-literary form as well as their placement within a historical-cultural context.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Department of Classical Philology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught and partially English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The structure of the Master’s degree programme is based on that of the preceding Bachelor’s degree programme. Its components include advanced-level practical translation and language courses as well as seminars and lectures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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