BA Alte Geschichte at University of Rostock

Bachelor in Ancient History (Alte Geschichte), studied as first or second subject. It covers the political, social and religious institutions, practices and discourses of Greek and Roman culture and the factors of cultural change from the archaic period (8th century BC) to late antiquity (6th century AD).

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, exercises, tutorials, a work placement and independent reading, with interdisciplinary and foreign-language skills. Greek and Latin are the main source languages and knowledge of at least one is required; they can be acquired alongside the degree.

Career pathways

Depending on subject combination, graduates can work in libraries, publishers, media, adult education and cultural policy; the Bachelor is an alternative to the teacher-training degree.

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