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BA ALPHA - Archäologien und Philologien in den Altertumswissenschaften (Archaeologies and Philologies of Antiquity) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Single-subject bachelor on early epochs of human culture, combining archaeological, written and material evidence from past civilisations, with a choice of a specialisation subject.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Altertumswissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Single-subject bachelor)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Introductory phase with an overview of the ancient-studies disciplines, basic methods and contents of the participating specialisation subjects and insight into career options, followed by individual specialisation.

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Interest in early societies, their material remains, scripts and languages and historical contexts. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 1 September; summer semester: early December to 1 March.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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