BA Greek (polyvalent dual major) at University of Freiburg

Programme overview

The Polyvalent Bachelor’s degree with two main subjects: Greek focuses on the language, literature, and culture of the Greek world, as well as their influence up to the present day. In addition to intensive study of Greek language and literature, particular emphasis is placed on textual tradition, reception history, literary theory, and Digital Humanities. The programme also includes modules on archaeology and ancient history, with an excursion to Rome, Greece, or another site with a classical heritage.

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

What you will study

This degree program focuses on the language and literature of ancient Greece from Homer (8th century BC) to the end of Antiquity (6th century AD). In contrast to modern philology, however, the focus is not limited to literature in a strict sense but also includes philosophical and scientific texts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): With special prerequisites for admission Entrance examination 1. the Graecum or equivalent knowledge of Greek and 2. performance in another classical or in a modern foreign language in at least one school semester of the gymnasiale Oberstufe evaluated at least with the grade "satisfactory Non-EU citizens (who do not hold a German Abitur) are not el. Language requirements: German C1, Graecum or Greek language skills equivalent to those of a Graecum certificate. Application period: 1 June - 30 September.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/how-do-i-apply/

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