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Ancient History and Classical Antiquities

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Historical questions – modern theories

This master’s programme at the University of Graz makes links between the ancient and modern worlds, exploring specific historical questions by using the latest methods of historical enquiry and modern theories on human behaviour and activities.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should have a keen interest in specific historical research questions. You must also have already completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject to qualify for admission to the master’s programme.

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About the study programme

Ancient History and Classical Antiquities at the University of Graz

Deepen the knowledge gained in the bachelor’s programme and choose an individual focus for your studies in one of the many different fields of historical research. The three main research areas at the University of Graz are the history of ancient religions, historiography and epigraphy.

Institute Curriculum

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Master's Plus

Even more future? With the new master’s modules, you can turn your master’s programme into a Master’s Plus. To be exact, this means that in two semesters you can work intensively on a future topic of your choice – be it communications, digitalization, entrepreneurship or pecebuilding and climate change.

Master's Plus

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to develop your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

After completing your degree you will have the knowledge and qualifications necessary for a wide variety of roles in many fields, particularly the humanities and cultural studies. Typical professions include research and teaching, academic projects, adult and continuing education; preservation of historic monuments, expert evaluation, working in museums, exhibitions, libraries and archives; print media, publishing and the literary world; media and public relations; cultural management, tourism or general (cultural) administration and (cultural) policy.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Master's Plus
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Interdisciplinary approach

Close links with other subject departments at Graz that are of relevance to classical studies, as well as more recent historical periods, and sociology/political science

Library facilities

Outstanding library facilities to support teaching and research

Research environment

Involvement in numerous international research projects

„The master’s programme in Ancient History and Classical Antiquities gives me plenty of scope to develop my own research interests. This combined with the excellent working atmosphere at the Institute of Antiquity was what convinced me that the University of Graz was the right place for my master’s degree.“

Caroline