Ancient Oriental Studies University of Marburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Ancient Studies
- Ancient Oriental Studies
- Cultural Studies
Focus
Teaching basic insight into the Akkadian language and, depending on the chosen specialisation, deepening of students’ knowledge of Akkadian, Insights into one or more other ancient oriental languages or insights into cultural studies knowledge, Teaching ancient oriental expertise to enable an analysis of cultural issues at a higher level of reflection
Annotation
Minor subject in the combination Bachelor's degree course - only possible in combination with a major subject Standard period of study: 6 or 8 semesters (depending on combination) The degree depends on the major subject chosen. Further information on the structure of the combination Bachelor's degree course can be found here: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte/studienmoeglichkeiten/kombibachelor In the minor subject "Ancient Oriental Studies", gain basic insights into the Akkadian language and, depending on your chosen specialisation, insights into other ancient oriental languages or cultural studies knowledge. Analyse the connections between your major subject and the minor subject Ancient Oriental Studies and reflect on the importance of studying both subjects for today's culture. You can achieve this additional qualification goal through the skilful choice of lectures in pass/fail courses and assignments in graded courses, where the course advisory service will assist you. An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills (see https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb09/igs/arbeitsgruppen/sprechwissenschaft/marskills/was-ist-marskills).
Admission requirements
https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studienangebot/bachelor/nebenfach/altorientalistik
Lecture period
- 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
- 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
Tuition fee
Fees
Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German