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BA Vor- und Frühgeschichtliche Archäologie (Prehistoric and Early Historic Archaeology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Studies the life of people in the prehistoric and sparsely documented periods of Europe through material culture. 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

An introductory phase orienting students to ancient-studies subjects is followed by a deepening phase on prehistory and early history; the programme is research-oriented and relies on independent reading and practical placements.

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Missing Latin can be made up during the BA by taking a Latin course. Good written and spoken expression and willingness to learn modern foreign languages for subject literature are expected. 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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