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Master English Social Sciences

Digital Studies of Ancient Texts

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Digital Studies of Ancient Texts (DISTANT) is a two-year, full-time master's program taught in English at the campus of Freie Universität in Berlin. It is an interdisciplinary master's program that combines text- and language-related topics from Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Egyptology, and Coptology with computational modeling and analysis. What sets DISTANT apart is its unique integration of linguistic-philological topics from Ancient Studies with questions and methods of the Digital Humanities. While DISTANT shares content with traditional master's programs in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Cuneiform Studies) and Egyptology, it sets itself apart by offering modules on digital methods. With a specific focus on computer-assisted processing and computational analysis of ancient texts, students acquire subject-specific and interdisciplinary methodological competencies that enable them to tackle complex questions on a variety of sources. This innovative approach offers students a comprehensive and sought-after skill set that is relevant to a variety of professional contexts.
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Digital Studies of Ancient Texts (DISTANT) is a two-year, full-time master's program taught in English at the campus of Freie Universität in Berlin. It is an interdisciplinary master's program that combines text- and language-related topics from Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Egyptology, and Coptology with computational modeling and analysis. What sets DISTANT apart is its unique integration of linguistic-philological topics from Ancient Studies with questions and methods of the Digital Humanities. While DISTANT shares content with traditional master's programs in Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Cuneiform Studies) and Egyptology, it sets itself apart by offering modules on digital methods. With a specific focus on computer-assisted processing and computational analysis of ancient texts, students acquire subject-specific and interdisciplinary methodological competencies that enable them to tackle complex questions on a variety of sources. This innovative approach offers students a comprehensive and sought-after skill set that is relevant to a variety of professional contexts.

Application Requirements

* En az 180 kredi puanı (ECTS) içeren ilk üniversite derecesi (örneğin bir Bachelor derecesi)
* 60 ECTS, Antik Çalışmalar ve/veya Dijital Beşeri Bilimler alanlarından Master programının içeriğiyle ilgili derslerden kazanılmış olmalıdır
* Bu 60 ECTS'den en az 25'i aşağıdaki dillerden bir veya daha fazlasında dil becerilerinden gelmelidir: Akkadca, Eski Mısır Dili, Kıptice, Hititçe, Sümerce
* Bachelor derecesi, kayıt anında veya en geç Master programının ilk yarıyılında tamamlanmış olmalıdır
* Bachelor derslerinin sadece üçte ikisi tamamlanmış olarak başlamak mümkündür, kalan üçte birlik kısım ilk yarıyılın sonuna kadar tamamlanmalıdır
* Bachelor derecesinin nihai notu, diploma veya transkriptte açıkça gösterilmelidir

Language Requirements

* Derslerin İngilizce olarak verildiği bir kurumda üniversite derecesini tamamlamamış adaylar için Ortak Avrupa Dil Referans Çerçevesi (CEFR) C1 seviyesinde İngilizce dil becerileri veya eşdeğeri

Required Documents

* Freie Universität Berlin için uni-assist tarafından düzenlenmiş geçerli VPD (ön inceleme belgesi)
* nihai notu gösteren mezuniyet belgesi (eğer eğitim tamamlanmışsa)
* genel notu gösteren resmi güncel transkript
* eğer varsa, Master programına kabul için ilgili tüm okul ve üniversite sertifikaları
* eğer varsa, Master programı için resmi transkript (daha yüksek konuya özgü yarıyıllara başvururken)
* eğer varsa, Almanca veya İngilizce dışında herhangi bir dilde düzenlenmişse tüm sertifikaların resmi çevirileri
* eğer varsa, Çin, Hindistan veya Vietnam'dan sertifikaları olan adaylar için APS sertifikası
* eğer varsa, güncel öğrenci belgesi (eğer şu anda bir Alman üniversitesinde kayıtlıysa)
* eğer varsa, İngilizce bilgisi kanıtı (seçilen program için gerekli ise)
* eğer varsa, diğer dil bilgisi kanıtı (seçilen program için gerekli ise)
* eğer varsa, yeterli Almanca bilgisi kanıtı (seçilen program için gerekli ise)
* eğer varsa, ek çalışma ile ilgili beceri belgeleri (eğer bu bir seçim kriteriyse)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Ancient Studies Digital Humanities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Digital Studies of Ancient Texts at Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien

Is Digital Studies of Ancient Texts at Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien taught in German or English?

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

How much does the Digital Studies of Ancient Texts 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 Digital Studies of Ancient Texts at Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), 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 Digital Studies of Ancient Texts?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Freie Universität Berlin, E-Medien — 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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