MA Classical Cultures at University of Münster

The MA Classical Cultures is part of the European Master in Classical Cultures (EMCC), an integrated interdisciplinary programme in Classical Studies run by 14 partner universities from 10 European countries. Students earn a double degree awarded by two participating universities, and Münster is one of the partners.

Department: Department of Ancient History (Seminar für Alte Geschichte)  |  Intake: Winter semester; next application cycle opens May 2027 for 2027/28  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Content covers Ancient History, Archaeology and Classical Philology. The curriculum has core modules (five, in a 2:2:1 ratio across the three subjects), two advanced modules for methodology and languages, extension modules, a yearly week-long interdisciplinary compact course, and a placement phase, with a semester abroad at a partner university.

Career pathways

The programme qualifies graduates for doctoral work, continued academic work and employment in the cultural sector, scholarship and education.

Official programme page