GermanyHeidelberg UniversityUndergraduate

Bachelor Degree Programme in Byzantine Archaeology and Art History

The Bachelor degree programme in Byzantine Archaeology and Art History provides an overview of central monuments, findings, and objects from the late Antique and early Byzantine periods. Gain insight into the methodological foundations of Byzantine archaeology and art history.

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Duration
3 years
Tuition Fee
€151.1 per semester
Level
Undergraduate
Attendance
On Campus
Format
Full Time

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

  1. Completed online application form
  2. Official transcripts from previous studies (translated and legalized if necessary)
  3. Proof of German language proficiency (DSH or equivalent) - may be waived based on applicant's background (Optional)
  4. Motivational letter explaining interest in the choice of course
  5. 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.

Tuition Fee €151.1 per semester
Application Fee €50
Acceptance Fee €0
Housing Fee Unknown
Living Fee €700 monthly

Addition Information

DegreeBSC.
Duration3 years
AttendanceOn Campus
LevelUndergraduate
Country🇩🇪 Germany
Campuses
Hauptcampus
FormatFull Time
Intakes
Winter 2024 , Winter 2025 , Winter 2025
Study LanguageGerman
Application Fee€0

€151.1 per semester

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