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BA Altorientalistik (Ancient Near Eastern Studies) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Studies science, religion and worldview of the ancient Near Eastern cultures and teaches cuneiform script. Available as a minor subject in the two-subject bachelor or as a specialisation in the ALPHA BA.

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

What you will study

Introductory phase with a first cuneiform language, Babylonian (Akkadian), and fundamentals of the material culture of the Near East, followed by a deepening phase.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Interest in early societies and ancient languages, scripts and material remains. 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. Earlier deadlines apply when combined with a restricted-admission subject.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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