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MA Greek Philology at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

You enjoy working with ancient Greek texts and doing philological research? Continue your studies of Greek language and literature in Göttingen, a research location rich in tradition! The Master of Arts in Greek Philology offers you numerous resources and individual specialization options in order to gain a profound education as a classical scholar.

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 (minor) totalling 18 credits each You can fill this area with freely selectable modules. The University of Göttingen offers a wide range of courses in different areas of competence.

Career pathways

Doctoral studies; academic work as a scholar of Greek philology at universities, academies and research institutions; work in higher library service, in adult education and in the field of culture and tourism management. Related and consecutive/graduate programmes

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open. Admission requirements for the Joint Honours MA (42 C). Previous studies: B.A. degree or equivalent degree. at least 150 credits at the time of application. Eligibility: Verification required for…. academic achievement in Greek Philology totalling at least 50 credits, including at least 6 credits in advanced Greek grammar and 9 credits in Greek literature. or academic achievement in Classical Studies totalling at least 54 credits, including at least 42 credits in Greek Philology. Language requirements: Latinum (Latin proficiency certificate) and Graecum (Greek proficiency certificate) [both are also required for the 36C-module-package “Greek Philology”]. Note for international applicants: For the enrolment at the Faculty of Humanities. certified proficiency in German language. is required!.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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

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