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MA Altorientalistik (Ancient Near Eastern Studies) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme deepening knowledge of the political and cultural history of the ancient Near East (Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran) from about 3200 BC to 300 AD through reading in several ancient Near Eastern languages.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Altorientalisches Institut  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Languages, history and cultures of the ancient Near East in pre-Christian times.

Career pathways

Academia is the main field, researching and teaching at universities, museums and institutes worldwide, with other cultural fields as alternatives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Ancient Near Eastern Studies or a comparable degree (Ancient Near East, Assyriology, cuneiform studies, Oriental studies or ancient studies with relevant modules), or a bachelor's degree with at least 60 credit points from the Ancient Near Eastern Studies elective area; English at CEFR B2; a further modern foreign language (preferably French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Turkish or Persian) at CEFR B1, or Latinum or Graecum instead. The institute checks the requirements and issues a decision. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09. for winter semester; 01.12. – 15.03. for summer semester; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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