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Classical Philology

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

Select from areas of research spanning a period of over a thousand years

The Classical Philology study programme offers a very diverse range of content and opportunities for individual interdisciplinary links with ancient history, archaeology and modern literary studies. Choose your own focus area and individualise your studies.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

For the master’s programme you should be highly motivated to make use of the knowledge and research skills acquired in the bachelor’s programme to pursue your own autonomous research. You also need to have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area.

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About the study programme

Classical Philology at the University of Graz

In the master’s programme you will work with and reflect on literary texts at a high level, using diverse approaches from classical and literary studies. The broad range of courses begins with early Greek or Latin language history and extends to the reception and transformation of ancient texts in literature, the visual arts, theatre, film and other new media.

Institute Curriculum

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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

The master’s programme will qualify you for an academic career in Greek or Latin studies. This could include for instance preparing editions, translations, commentaries and interpretations, research and teaching at universities or working in project teams. Graduates also work in adult education, museums, cultural management, libraries, archives and publishing, as expert reviewers, in marketing, advertising and PR for the culture sector, and also in cultural and other policy areas.

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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

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Excellent academic training

Close links with other subject disciplines

Individualised focus of studies

„The master’s programme in Classical Philology has allowed me to study ancient languages, literature and culture in even greater depth, and enabled me to pursue my own interests in this subject area. “

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