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MA Greek and Latin Literary and Cultural Studies at University of Bonn

University of Bonn, Germany

Programme overview

The master’s degree program in Greek and Latin Literary and Cultural Studies focuses on analyzing Greek and Latin texts from linguistic, stylistic and aesthetic angles and interpreting them in their cultural context. Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of authors, genres and periods of ancient, medieval and early modern literature and of phenomena and processes associated with the history of literary reception and influence. The research-oriented nature of the degree program is reflected in its seminars and, in particular, its colloquia, where students will discuss their research and will develop and present their own ideas.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Academia (teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.), administration (university and research management), adult education, book industry (libraries, archives, publishers), cultural institutions (foundations, museums, etc.), media (press, radio, television, online media)

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Application information

Entry requirements

University degree (German or non-German) in classical philology; German language proficiency (DSH level 2, CEFR level C1, as per DSH exam. regulations); A minimum of 60 ECTS credits for modules in classical philology; Specific modules: Fundamentals of Classical Philology (6 ECTS) | Fundamentals of Latin Literature and the Culture of the Ancient World (12 ECTS); Language skills: Latin language at an equivalent level to an undergraduate degree in Latin, Ancient Greek at an equivalent level to the Graecum examination. Open admission (no numerus clausus).

Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-bonn.de/application-portal

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