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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Ancient Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECTAncient Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

Ancient Studies deal with the entirety of all manifestations of Greek-Roman culture that can still be recognised today. Students acquire knowledge, skills and methods for dealing with the written and material heritage of the Greek-Roman cultural area and its afterlife in modern times. The program includes introductory modules on the sub-disciplines providing basic knowledge of the content, history and methods of Classical Studies and Ancient History and its individual disciplines as well as an initial introduction to academic work and presentation. From the second year of study, students acquire in-depth knowledge of the individual Classical Studies and Ancient History disciplines. Students can specialise in the following areas: Ancient History, Greek Studies, Classical Archaeology, Latin Studies, Medieval and New Latin. An internship of at least six weeks is required to acquire key qualifications related to the profession.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ancient Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Is Ancient Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Ancient Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Ancient Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Ancient Studies BACHELOR OF ARTS, MAJOR IN A MULTI-SUBJECT? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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