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MA Alte Geschichte at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Master in Ancient History (Alte Geschichte), studied as first or second subject, set within the interdisciplinary context of Ancient Studies (Alte Geschichte, Gräzistik, Klassische Archäologie, Latinistik, Ur- und Frühgeschichte).

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Students develop the ability to work independently as historians of antiquity, with deepening studies centred on the political culture of antiquity, including public debate as a way of reaching collective decisions.

Career pathways

Prepares for doctoral study and for careers in museums, publishers, libraries, non-university research institutions and cultural and education policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). Bachelor degrees in Ancient History or History normally qualify; applicants with other qualifications are assessed individually by the examination board. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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