Greek Studies

Study information

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Key facts

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Supplement to degree: minor in a multi-subject bachelor’s programme
Admission restriction: without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration: 6 Semesters
Credits/ECTS: 60
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

Greek Studies is concerned with the written legacy of ancient Greece up to the end of antiquity. Greek history, art, Philosophy as well as cultural and religious history are equally included in the study and research of language and literature. The precursors and after-effects of Greek language and literature are also taken into account. You will acquire basic knowledge in the field of Classical Studies and Ancient History and a neighbouring discipline as well as a thorough knowledge of Greek literature and the ability to read, understand and interpret Greek texts independently in a critical examination of secondary literature.

Structure

Multi-subject bachelor’s programme
Picture: Sophie Bartholome

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 forms of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules.

A multi-subject Bachelor's degree 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.

Why study in Jena?

Greek Studies is taught in Jena at a well-developed Institute of Classics, with a focus on a degree programme with an ancient studies orientation. In addition, there is an interdisciplinary network with subjects beyond this institute, such as Philosophy and Indo-European Studies. Work and contact opportunities within the Institute of Classical Studies and Ancient History also facilitate personal study.
The university library in Jena has a rich and valuable collection of old books, which is unique in the Central German (subject) area|field, and a wide-ranging collection of the latest and most recent specialist literature with good access to the literature of neighbouring subjects.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

The skills acquired in the Bachelor's degree programme open up career prospects in a wide variety of fields, which can change depending on the choice of major subject. Knowledge of Greek language and literature is a valuable additional qualification for a large number of humanities subjects.

Postgraduate master’s programmes at our University

Education ‐ Culture ‐ Anthropology Master of Arts
- Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
History of the Ancient World Master of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
Greek and Latin Philology Master of Arts
- Faculty of Arts
Literature - Art - Culture Master of Arts
- Faculty of Arts

All degree programmes

Downloads and links for the degree programme

What are we looking for in prospective students?

Willingness to deal with foreign cultures with an open mind
Not afraid of an increased workload in language acquisition
a fundamental interest in linguistic and literary contexts

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

Graecum, Latinum, one modern foreign language; proof by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis at the latest

Contacts

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

Room 306
Fürstengraben 25
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
nach Vereinbarung

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

Student Council for Classical Studies and Ancient History

Central Student Advisory Service

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

Office hours:
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).

Video chat: To the video chat – Zoom Videochat ZeitenMondays to Fridays (12:30 to 13:00) Password ZSB2020 Data protection informationpdf, 101 kb

Student Service Centre

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

Opening hours:
ATTENTION:
In the period 11.08.-12.09.2025, the information desk is open for very urgent personal matters on Monday 10 am - 12 noon and Thursday 1 pm - 3 pm.
The information desk will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday!
Please use the ServiceDesk for your concerns. Thank you very much.

Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65) - outside the above-mentioned period:

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