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MA Altorientalistik at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Philologically oriented programme in which cuneiform texts are the main access to the history and cultures of the ancient Near East, with intensive use of Akkadian, Sumerian and Hittite. Single-subject Master of 120 ECTS taught in English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Kulturwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Cuneiform languages Akkadian, Sumerian and Hittite and the history and culture of the ancient Near East.

Career pathways

Teaches broad methodological competences through a language, literature and cultural-history subject with many sub-fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree or equivalent of at least six semesters; proof of basic knowledge required for the Master's programme.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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