Ancient Languages and Cultures

Ancient Languages and Cultures (M.A.)

The degree program Ancient Languages and Cultures offers you a unique education in Greek and/or Latin. Delve into the rich history and culture of the Ancient world and the medieval period. You can even choose to specialize in the methods of comparative Indo-European linguistics. Our university is renowned across the globe for this unique degree program that offers you profound insights not available in other programs.

What is the degree program about?

This degree program focuses on the study of Greek and/or Latin and, if Indo-European studies is chosen as a specialization, the methodology of comparative Indo-European linguistics. The degree program provides students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world of ancient languages and of ancient and medieval history than is possible in other degree programs. It is a unique program that is only offered at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. The skills which are developed over the course of the degree program prepare students for careers at universities, libraries and publishers, as well as teaching (with additional study).

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