Ancient Studies

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Key facts
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Supplement to degree
major in a multi-subject bachelor’s programme
Admission restriction
without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration
6 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
120
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 305,05
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
Yes
Institutions
Faculty of Arts
Institute of Classics
Application & Deadlines

Programme content

Ancient Studies deal with the entirety of all manifestations of Greek-Roman culture that can still be recognised today. You will 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. Introductory modules on the sub-disciplines provide you with 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|academic year, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of the individual Classical Studies and Ancient History disciplines. You can specialise in the following areas: Ancient History, Greek Studies, Classical Archaeology, Latin Studies, Medieval and New Latin. In an internship of at least six weeks, you will acquire key qualifications related to the profession.

Structure

Multi-subject bachelor’s programme

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The Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study|regular programme length is six semesters in total, during which various types of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures, exercises or field trips|study trips) are offered for the individual modules.

A multi-subject Bachelor's degree programme consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, learning and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.

The degree programme in the major subject »Alternative Studies« consists of seven compulsory modules and five of a total of 20 required elective modules. You will gain an insight into the professional world in an internship lasting at least six weeks.

Why study in Jena?

  • Co-operation with neighbouring disciplines: Interdisciplinary networks exist both with subjects within Classical Studies and beyond the institute with neighbouring subjects such as Ancient German Studies, Romance Studies or Medieval History.
  • Well equipped: The central university library has an important collection of old books. There is also a wide range of the latest specialist literature in the humanities library. In other words, ideal requirements!
  • Research-orientated: Introductory courses for students are supplemented by research-orientated teaching. This means that you will be directly involved in smaller and larger research projects during your degree programme.
  • Unlimited opportunities: Experience internationality! The university attracts students and academics from all over the world with attractive conditions and characterises Jena as a future-oriented and cosmopolitan city - these are ideal requirements for prospective international studentsmp4, 57 mb · de
  • Adventures abroad: You can easily fulfil your dream of a semester abroad de. Our university has a worldwide network of partner universities.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

  • public and private institutions (especially for education and culture)
  • Museums, libraries and manuscript collections
  • Associations and publishing houses
  • Research and teaching at institutions of higher education

Postgraduate master’s programmes at our University

  1. Education ‐ Culture ‐ Anthropology Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  2. History of the Ancient World Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  3. Greek and Latin Philology Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  4. Classical Archaeology Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  5. Literature - Art - Culture Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  6. Medieval Studies Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
All degree programmes

Downloads and links for the degree programme

What are we looking for in prospective students?

  • Basic knowledge of general History
  • Knowledge of the language, culture and history of antiquity
  • Language skills beyond English and the willingness to deepen them
  • A feeling for language and a willingness to read

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • Language requirements

    Latinum, knowledge of Greek (Ancient Greek), a modern foreign language
    The Graecum is required for the specialization in Greek Studies. Proof by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis at the latest.

Contacts

Academic Advisory Service - Prof. Dr. Susanne Daub (Medieval and New Latin)

Room 205
Fürstengraben 25
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Advisory Service - Prof. Dr. Timo Stickler (Ancient History)

Room 305
Fürstengraben 25
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Advisory Service - Prof. Dr. Rainer Thiel (Classics/Greek Studies)

Room 306
Fürstengraben 25
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Advisory Service - Prof. Dr. Meinolf Vielberg (Classics/Latin Studies)

Room 201
Fürstengraben 25
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Advisory Service - Prof. Dr. Eva Winter (Classical Archaeology)

Room 401
Fürstengraben 25
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

Bachstraße 18k
07743 Jena

Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 – 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 – 15:00)

The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.

Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
The Central Student Advisory Service will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. We will be happy to assist you again from 5 January 2026!

We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link