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MA Klassische Antike. Geschichte und Literatur (Classical Antiquity: History and Literature) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented, interdisciplinary master's programme applying techniques of classical philology and ancient history, bringing together four ancient-studies disciplines.

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

What you will study

Two-year programme with three core modules designed jointly by the four disciplines (30 credit points), then specialisation in Hellenistics, Latin studies or a third area.

Career pathways

Prepares for academic work at universities and research institutions and for doctoral study in ancient history, Greek, Latin or Byzantine studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree or Berufsakademie degree; Latinum (and Graecum for specialisation in Latin studies or Hellenistics). The institute checks the requirements. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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