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Saarland University

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ancient Studies

Original title: Altertumswissenschaften (M.A.)

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlySaarland

The M.A. in Ancient Studies at Saarland University provides interdisciplinary training in ancient European history, archaeology, and philology, preparing students for careers in research or related fields.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Humanities
Interdisciplinary curriculum combining history, archaeology, and philology
Opportunities to study ancient languages
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ancient Studies

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Those seeking academic or professional careers in ancient history, archaeology, philology, or cultural heritage

Career outcomes

  • Academic Researcher in Ancient Studies
  • Museum Curator or Archaeologist
  • Cultural Heritage Specialist
  • Secondary Education Teacher
  • Historical Consultant

Skills you will learn

  • Interdisciplinary research methods
  • Ancient languages proficiency (Latin, Ancient Greek)
  • Critical analysis of historical texts and artifacts
  • Multilingual academic communication
  • Specialized knowledge in European antiquity

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeOpen Admission
RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent focused on Ancient Studies or related fields; typically a grade of 2.7 or better; knowledge of Latin and Ancient Greek depending on specialization; proficiency in two modern foreign languages including English or French
Deadline31 August (Winter semester); End of February (Summer semester); 15 July (International applicants Winter semester); 15 January (International applicants Summer semester)
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesNo tuition fees; semester fees apply according to university regulations
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Academic Researcher in Ancient Studies
Museum Curator or Archaeologist
Cultural Heritage Specialist
Secondary Education Teacher
Historical Consultant

University

Saarland University

Saarland University is located in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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