European Master in Classical Cultures

Admission 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.

Language Skills:

Verifiable knowledge of the language spoken at the university where the programme is taken up is requisite, as well as functional knowledge of two further modern languages (at least one which is the official language of one of the partner universities). Knowledge of Ancient Greek or Latin is another requirement.

Your local coordinators will be glad to answer your questions about the EMCC.

Please apply to the university at which you wish to start the Masters programme.

All addresses for application will soon be posted on this page.

Please hand in the following application documents:

• Application form
• Certificate of first academic degree. Should the leaving certificate not be available at the time of application, a preliminary certificate covering the grades of the first 5 semesters (equivalent of 150 ECTS credits) must be handed in. The leaving certificate is to be produced on course registration.
• Evidence of adequate language skills
• Curriculum vitae (please use EUROPASS form)
• Transcript of records
• Written application for admission to the EMCC in which you state your motivation, your main research interests, the prospective focus of your studies within the core modules, as well as your expectations about the Masters programme (max. 5 pages DIN A-4).
• Two references by university/college teachers
• If applicable, further documents that help support your qualification and motivation for the programme (e.g., work placement certificates or equivalent additional qualifications, your BA thesis, or a representative paper from your undergraduate studies)

The formal and content-related fulfilment of the admission requirements will be examined in the admission interview. During the interview, you will also have the opportunity to receive assistance with the planning of your course of study.