Program Overview
The Classical Cultures at Universität Münster is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Classical Cultures programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Munster, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Classical Cultures programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ancient History
- Classical Philology
- Archaeology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
BA or equivalent degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Diplom, Staatsexamen for Germany, Laurea for Italy, Licenciatura for Spain, Licence for France and Turkey, Ptychio for Cyprus) with a normal course duration of 6 semesters (3 years). Relevant subjects are in particular Ancient History, Archaeology, and Classical Philology.
The coordinating council will decide on the admission of graduates with particular subject combinations.
- Foreign school-leaving certificate
- Bachelors certificate
- CV containing no gaps
- Evidence of adequate knowledge of German
Please note that applications for a Masters degree usually also require additional documents to be submitted, e.g.
- Bachelors certificate with a minimum grade
- Evidence of additional foreign language(s) (e.g. English, French etc.)
- Letter of motivation
- Additional qualifications (work placements etc.)
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
May, 2027
About Universität Münster
Universität Münster
Münster, Germany
The University of Münster is a public research university located in the city of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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