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BA Vorderasiatische Archäologie (Near Eastern Archaeology) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Studies early settlements, temples and graves and the social and religious ideas of ancient Western Asia. 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 three basic modules: Introduction to Near Eastern Archaeology, Methods of Archaeology and Akkadian I (introduction).

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Interest in early societies and archaeological 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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