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BA Classical Philology: Latin Studies (Klassische Philologie/Latinistik) at University of Bamberg

University of Bamberg, Germany

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Classical Philology covers the literature of Greco-Roman antiquity, from Homer's epics to the works of Christian late antiquity, in its linguistic and cultural aspects. It qualifies for a master's in Classical Philology, Greek or Latin Studies, or a related field.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies  |  Department: Classical Philology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Study mode: Full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Location: Bamberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Study consists of basis, advanced and specialisation modules in language competence (translation into and from the ancient language, reading courses), literary studies (methods of text interpretation), cultural studies (e.g. metre, textual criticism, theories) and an elective area. Greek and Latin Studies can each be taken as a major (75 ECTS) or minor (45 or 30 ECTS) and can be combined.

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Entry requirements

No admission restriction; general university entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife). Latin knowledge at the level of the small Latinum is recommended; the Graecum (for first and second major and the large 45 ECTS minor) can be acquired during the studies. Good German language skills are expected. Start in winter or summer semester; part-time study is possible. Applicants with non-German qualifications apply via the International Office.

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)

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