Greek Philology (BA)

The main focus of the degree programme is on studying the language, literature and culture of Ancient Greece. In light of this, you will gain good knowledge of Ancient Greek. The aim is primarily to gain the skills to read original texts rather than actively use the language. By studying these texts, you will develop the ability to take a critical and reflective approach to this initially foreign culture, as well as your own.

In this degree programme you will gain skills that can be used in the following areas:

• information processing, documentation, journalism, libraries and publishing, and media
• adult education and other forms of language teaching
• tourism and public relations
• academia and research

In general you should have:

• a passion for the Ancient Greek language, literature and culture
• an interest in academic and methodological work
• a general interest in history and European cultural traditions

Good proficiency in English is required.

Our students receive intensive support and advice. Lecturers are also happy to expand on topics that students are especially interested in.

At the beginning of the degree programme you will need a certain amount of perseverance when learning grammar and vocabulary until you become fluent enough to read original texts more easily.

Can be combined*

Archaeological Sciences (BA), Book Studies (BA), English and American Studies (BA), German Language and Literature (BA), History (BA), Hispanic Studies (BA), Indo-European and Indo-Iranian Studies (BA), Italian Studies (BA), Japanese Studies (BA), Cultural History of Christianity (BA), Latin Philology (BA), Computational Linguistics (BA), Scandinavian Studies (BA), Business and Economics (BA), Oriental Studies (BA), Education (BA), Philosophy (BA), Political Science (BA), Chinese Studies (BA), Theatre and Media Studies (BA)

*These courses are scheduled in such a way that the subjects can usually be combined without overlapping.

Can be combined after consulting a study advisor*

French Studies (BA), Cultural Geography (BA), Art History (BA), Computational Linguistics (BA), Medieval Latin and Neo-Latin (BA), Sociology (BA)

As it is not guaranteed that there will be no overlap between teaching times in this combination, you will be required to submit proof of consultation with a study advisor when enrolling. Please contact the Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) or the Student Service Centre of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology.

Archaeological Sciences (BA), Ethics, Protestant Theology, History (BA), Indo-European and Indo-Iranian Studies (BA), Cultural History of Christianity (BA), Latin Philology (BA), Medieval Latin and Neo-Latin (BA), Oriental Studies (BA), Philosophy (BA), Political Science (BA)

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Start date of degree programme: Winter Term

The FAU website provides an overview of the current application deadlines as well as information on the selection process and how to apply.