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MEd Latin (Master of Education subject component) 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 (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The structure of the four-semester Master of Education in Classical Philology: Latin studies follows the structure of the previously completed polyvalent BA programme:  Its components include advanced-level practical translation and language courses as well as seminars, lectures and practice classes in specialised didactics. The degree programme consists of compulsory modules and elective modules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Application for Master of Education. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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