MA Ancient Cultures at University of Göttingen

The Master's programme "Ancient Cultures" is supported by the Centrum Orbis Orientalis et Occidentalis (CORO). Thus, the programme combines the important pillars of subjectspecific training and interdisciplinarity within Classical Studies. Both are of decisive value for a professional qualification.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Joint Honours MA totalling 42 credits in combination with two module packages (minors) totalling 18 credits each The elective area allows for an expansion in ancient history, Egyptology, Coptology or Eastern Church studies, an expansion of cultural-historical competences, a methodological-theoretical focus, but also a deepening in the areas chosen as a focus or, if applicable, the integration of an internship.

Career pathways

Degree-holders will be qualified for work in academic teaching and research as well as in the educational field and in the cultural sector. Areas of work therefore include academic institutions, institutions of further education, museums, publishing houses and newspapers, as qualified travel guides etc.

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