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BA Latein (Latin) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Classical philology programme for students fascinated by Roman antiquity and the Latin language. 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

Understanding philology (introduction to Classical Philology and Latin Studies), extending language mastery with Latin-German and German-Latin translation, and building a literary and linguistic understanding of works.

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Good Latin language skills are required already at the time of application. Proof of Latin (Latinum) is required, shown by the school-leaving certificate or a state supplementary examination. 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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