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BA Classical Philology (2-field, Major Field) at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The Bachelor’s programme in Classical Philology focuses on the languages, literatures and cultures of the Greco-Roman world, as well as their influence up to the present day. The programme offers intensive study of Greek and Latin languages and Greco-Roman literature, with emphasis on textual tradition, reception history, post-classical Latin culture, literary theory, and Digital Humanities. It also includes modules on archaeology, ancient history, and an excursion to Rome, Greece, or another classical site.

Faculty: Faculty of Philology  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): With special prerequisites for admission Entrance examination 1. the Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin and 2. performance in at least one other classical or modern foreign language assessed with the grade "satisfactory" in at least one school semester. Language requirements: German C1; Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin, and grades of at least ‘satisfactory’ in a further classical or. Application period: 1 June - 30 September.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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