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MA Classical Philology at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The research-oriented Master’s programme in Classical Philology explores the languages, literature, and culture of the Greco-Roman world, as well as its influence up to the present day. In addition to in-depth study of Greek and Latin languages and literatures, the programme emphasises textual tradition, reception history, post-classical Latin culture, literary theory, and Digital Humanities. The research practice module provides an introduction to scholarship and research in Classics.

Faculty: Faculty of Philology  |  Duration: 4 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. Language requirements: German C1; Latinum or equivalent knowledge of Latin, and Graecum or equivalent knowledge of Greek; French at B2 level for the binational profile; a modern foreign language relevant to the degree programme at B2 level for the German profile. Application period: 1 June - 15 July.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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