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Latin 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

Latin Studies deals with the written legacy of the Roman Republic and the Imperium Romanum, especially in the works of Roman authors. Roman History, Art, Philosophy, Cultural and Religious History are included in the study and research of language and literature. The requirements and after-effects of the Latin language and literature are also taken into account. You will acquire knowledge, skills and methods in the academic understanding of Latin language and literature. In addition, you will acquire basic knowledge of Classical Studies and Ancient History as well as a neighbouring discipline. You will acquire the competence|ability|qualification to read, interpret and reproduce Latin texts independently and to comment independently on a scientific question.

Structure

Multi-subject bachelor’s programme

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he Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study|regular programme length is a total of six semesters, during which various types 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.

The supplementary subject »Latin Studies« consists of five compulsory modules and one required elective module.

Why study in Jena?

Latin Studies is taught in Jena at a well-developed Institute of Classics. There is an interdisciplinary network with subjects beyond this institute, such as Indo-European Studies. Work and contact opportunities within the institute also facilitate personal study. The central university library has a rich and valuable collection of old books that is unique in the Central German (subject) area|field and a wide-ranging collection of the latest and most recent specialist literature in a humanities library with good access to the literature of neighbouring subjects.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

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

What are we looking for in prospective students?

The subject is aimed at all those who, in addition to a major subject in the humanities, particularly in Philosophy, History, Literary Studies of Modern Languages and Linguistics (especially Indo-European Studies), wish to acquire basic knowledge of Classical Studies and Ancient History and place a strong focus on Latin literature and Philosophy, which also includes a thorough training in the Latin language.

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

Contacts

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

Opening hours:
Di 12:00-13:00 Uhr bzw. nach Vereinbarung

Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

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

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).

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Student Service Centre

Opening hours:
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

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