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European Master in Classical Cultures

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • Winter intake
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  • German
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

The European Master in Classical Cultures is an international Master of Arts in ancient studies. You study at two or three universities with different languages, and you earn the Master's title of each university where you completed the required work. Twelve universities in nine countries take part, including Germany, France, Greece, Italy and Turkey. The core covers ancient history, classical philology and archaeology, with deeper areas in language and method. You gain a deep understanding of the history, literature and material legacy of Greek and Roman antiquity around the Mediterranean, build language and intercultural skills, do internships at institutions such as the German Archaeological Institute, and get support through a mentoring programme. It lasts four semesters, is taught in German and starts in winter. Graduates can go on to a doctorate or to cultural work in organisations, associations and foundations.

Fields of study

Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for European Master in Classical Cultures at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Prerequisites

BA or equivalent degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Diplom, Staatsexamen for Germany, Laurea for Italy, Licenciatura for Spain, Licence for France and Turkey, Ptychio for Cyprus) with a normal course duration of 6 semesters (3 years). Provisionally, a preliminary certificate covering the grades of the first 5 semesters (equivalent of 150 ECTS credits) may be submitted. Relevant subjects (in the domain of _Altertumswissenschaft_) are in particular Ancient History, Archaeology and Classical Philology. Certified pre-knowledge of at least two of these subject areas is required.

Language Skills:

  • Certified knowledge of the language spoken at the university where the programme is taken up is requisite (at least C1 or native language), as well as certified knowledge of English (at least B2) and the language spoken at the university that the student intends to choose as partner university (at least A2 at the time of application, at least B1 at the start of the semester abroad).
  • Knowledge of Ancient Greek or Latin is another requirement. At some universities, knowledge of both, Ancient Greek and Latin, is required.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to European Master in Classical Cultures

Programme-specific documents

Final documents of your first degree:

bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.

If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)

If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.

GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results

Tabular CV in German or English

informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency

German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.

Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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Application fee

Free

Address

University of Hamburg

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Student Advisory Service and Psychological Counseling

Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,590 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Free

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