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Description
Studying Byzantine Archaeology and Art History at Heidelberg University offers students the opportunity to specialize in Antique building research, settlement archaeology, or visual culture. The program emphasizes a strong link to archaeological practice, enabling students to conduct independent academic work and complete a Bachelor’s thesis in the field.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates can pursue careers in archaeology, museum curation, cultural heritage management, academia, and research.Requirement
- Completed online application form
- Official transcripts from previous studies (translated and legalized if necessary)
- Proof of German language proficiency (DSH or equivalent) - may be waived based on applicant's background (Optional)
- Motivational letter explaining interest in the choice of course
- Letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor (optional)
Structure
Byzantine Archaeology and Art History at Heidelberg University consists of multiple modules:
Basic module 1 (first semester): Introduction and Basic Knowledge
Foundation module 2 (second semester): Architecture and Settlement Archaeology I
Foundation module 3 (third semester): Visual Culture I
Module 7 or 8 in another subject area (second and third semester): Greek and Latin or a related modern foreign language
Specialised module 4 or 5 (fourth semester): Architecture and Settlement Archaeology II or Visual Culture II
Module 10 in another subject area (fourth semester): Cross-disciplinary skills
Practical module 6 (fifth semester): Field trip in another subject area: Practical exercise, archaeological dig, or work placement in a museum
Final module 9 (sixth semester): Bachelor's thesis
Students must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of English and an additional modern foreign language, as well as Greek or Latin before beginning the Bachelor’s thesis. Refreshing knowledge of Greek or Latin in module 1 is recommended for students considering continued study in the field.
Fees
International students from non-EU (European Union) and non-EEA (European Economic Area - Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway) countries with a foreign university entrance qualification will be required to pay a tuition fee of EUR 1500 per semester.