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Classical Cultures

Universität Münster
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Münster, Germany
Language English

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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Munster, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Classical Cultures programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Ancient History
  2. Classical Philology
  3. 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 
  • Bachelor’s certificate
  • CV containing no gaps
  • Evidence of adequate knowledge of German

Please note that applications for a Master’s degree usually also require additional documents to be submitted, e.g.              

  • Bachelor’s 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

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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