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Ancient Oriental Studies University of Marburg

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Degree

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Standard period of study (amount)

6 semesters

Location

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 modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Lecture period

  • 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
  • 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026

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Tuition fee

Fees

Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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