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BA Klassisches Altertum at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

Programme overview

The BA Klassisches Altertum presents the content and methods of four classical-studies subjects: Greek studies, Latin studies, classical archaeology and ancient history, giving basic knowledge and skills in each.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät I – Sozialwissenschaften und Historische Kulturwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Kunstgeschichte, Archäologien und Klassische Altertumswissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules including the thesis (160 CP), electives (10 CP) and key skills (10 CP); modules include Latin and Greek language basics, foundations of classical archaeology, ancient history overview and epoch modules.

Career pathways

Careers are mainly scientific work in libraries, archives, museums and galleries, tourism, adult education, publishing and journalism, and dramaturgical advice in theatres.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (usually the Abitur) or entry through a trial study period (Probestudium) or the Feststellungsprüfung for vocationally qualified applicants. English and Latin (level of the Kleines Latinum) are required. Open admission (no NC). Application window: from mid-May to 30 September 2026 via www.uni-halle.de/bewerben (applicants with non-German certificates apply via uni-assist).

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-halle.de/bewerben

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