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Altorientalistik / Ancient Middle Eastern Studies (major subject in a combined bachelor’s degree)
Program: Altorientalistik / Ancient Middle Eastern Studies
Degree: depends on the major chosen
Program option: major subject in a combined bachelor's degree
Study model: combined bachelor's degree
Program length: 6/8 semesters / 3/4 years (180/ 210 ECTS points) (depending on the combination)
Start: Winter and Summer semesters
Contents
In the major subject "Ancient Middle Eastern Studies”, you will receive a wide-ranging education in the source languages Akkadian and Sumerian and will engage in deciphering and interpreting the cuneiform texts that originate from the various ancient Middle Eastern cultures. You will also explore the ancient cultures of the Middle East, especially in the area of the modern-day states of Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey, from the fourth to the first millennium BC. This will give you an in-depth expertise in the study of antiquity.
An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you will acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills.
Prospects
This major subject will qualify you to work at institutions that deal with the ancient world and its reception, such as academic institutions and museums, as well as in the library and publishing sector.
The choice of your major subject will decisively shape your professional qualifications profile. In conjunction with one or two minor subjects, your relevant work experience (e.g. internships, part-time jobs, voluntary work) and your personal skills, it will enable you to refine your profile and carve out your own individual array of career options.
The choice of your major subject will decisively shape your professional qualifications profile. In conjunction with one or two minor subjects, your relevant work experience (e.g. internships, part-time jobs, voluntary work) and your personal skills, it will enable you to refine your profile and carve out your own individual array of career options.
Admission requirements
Education certificate:
General higher education entrance qualification, subject-related higher education entrance qualification, technical college entrance qualification or master’s certificate and comparable certificates from advanced professional training or professional qualifications
Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission:
German skills: DSH 2
Restricted admission:
For application or enrolment, it is necessary to select one major and depending on the combination one minor subjects in the online application
Cannot be combined with:
Ancient Middle Eastern Studies (minor subject)Who can answer questions?
Technical questions about your application
Content-related questions about the program
Prof. Dr. Nils P. Heeßel
Deutschhausstraße 12
Raum: 00A47
35037 Marburg
Tel.: (+49) 06421 28-24616
E-Mail: nils.heessel@staff.uni-marburg.deFormal questions about your application
Ellen Huth
Tel.: +49 6421/28 22222
Email: application@uni-marburg.de
Office hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Central European Time)Application & Deadline
