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Classical Philology

Bachelor’s programme

History and Culture
Languages

University degree

Bachelor of Arts „BA”

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2026

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

One study programme – two languages

The Classical Philology programme combines Latin and Greek. You begin by studying both languages, and in the third semester you choose your major language and can then combine this with extension topics, configuring your study programme to suit your personal interests.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

You will enjoy studying classical philology if you have an interest in language, communication, literature and history. Reading skills are also essential for this degree programme.

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About the study programme

Classical Philology at the University of Graz

In this bachelor’s programme you will study the full range of text types from Latin or Greek literature (depending on your language focus), learn about their authors and consider their literary, historical and sociocultural contexts. By networking with other disciplines of relevance to classical studies you will explore various different approaches and perspectives.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in Classical Philology

The master’s programme in Classical Philology builds directly on the bachelor’s programme, broadening and intensifying the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Career options for graduates include the following sectors: translation work, cultural management, cultural and academic journalism, libraries, museums, cultural tourism, project management, communications, public relations and marketing in the culture sector, and advertising consultancy. The bachelor’s degree is also an important additional qualification for other subjects in ancient history, languages, literature and cultural studies.

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Note on Latin/Greek

Knowledge of Latin (10 hours per week in the sixth form or supplementary examination) is required for admission to this bachelor’s programme. If you choose to focus on Greek, you will need to show evidence of Greek language skills during your bachelor’s studies (10 hours per week in the sixth form or supplementary examination). This is required to be able to take the module "Griechische Sprache" in the 3rd semester.

Latin/Greek