MA Classical Archaeology at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

Classical archaeology is a historical cultural science. It studies the ancient Mediterranean region and the neighbouring areas that were part of the Roman Empire. In terms of time, the field of research ranges from early Greek history, i.e. the Minoans and Mycenaeans from the 3rd millennium BC onwards, to late antiquity around 500 AD, and sometimes beyond, when phenomena of ancient cultures can be traced into more recent times.

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

What you will study

Joint Honours MA totalling 42 credits in combination with two module packages (minor) totalling 18 credits each The Mono-master "Classical Archaeology" is a double-degree programme in which the subject study consists of 78 credits.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Masters work in many fields: Museum, heritage conservation, youth and adult education, cultural and educational management, publishing houses, press, new media, diplomatic institutions, international organisations etc. The degree programme also provides the prerequisite for further qualification in the field of archaeological research and teaching within the framework of a doctoral programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open. Previous studies: B.A.-degree or equivalent degree At least 150 Credits at the time of application. Eligibility: required are. achievements in Ancient Studies (Ancient History, Prehistory and Early History, Classical Philology, Egyptology, Ancient Oriental Studies, Late Antiquity) or Cultural Studies (Ethnology, Cultural Anthropology) amounting to at least 60 credits, including knowledge in the field of Classical Archaeology amounting to at least 40 credits, or. achievements in visual science (art history) or architectural history to the extent of at least 60 credits, including achievements in the field of classical archaeology to the extent of at least 40 credits. Language requirements: If your antive language is not. German , you must proof sufficient knowledge of the German language: Proof of German language skills.

Intake: Winter and summer semester, Single Honours MA only winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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