24 monthsProgramme duration
3,000 EURTuition Fee/year
31 Mar, 2026Application Deadline
Oct, AprStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MEd
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Latin Studies degree programme, more precisely described as Latin Philology, is devoted to the study of Latin texts that have been handed down from antiquity, including the examination of these in terms of their linguistic-literary form as well as their placement within a historical-cultural context.
The focus of the Master’s degree programme Master of Education Classical Philology: Latin studies is the study of traditional ancient texts in the Latin language. In this programme, students increase their knowledge of Latin language and literature previously acquired in the Bachelor’s programme: They improve their translation and interpretation skills through intensive reading and analysis of Latin texts and consolidate knowledge of literary and historical relationships. In addition, they enhance and reflect on their knowledge of methods and theories associated with literary studies and linguistics. Students also learn to apply these methods and theories, to perform independent work that conforms to academic standards and to gain an overview of the interrelationships between the various aspects of Latin studies.
Based on their in-depth specialised knowledge, students in the Master of Education Classical Philology: Latin studies, also learn to analyse topics from the perspective of didactics and to prepare these appropriately for the classroom. They are able to present and discuss modern perspectives on reflection and imagination that are grounded in antique texts. Additionally, students gain first practical teaching experience, acquire the relevant social skills required for work in schools and reflect on the job’s demands and challenges.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
MEd
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
The Latin Studies degree programme, more precisely described as Latin Philology, is devoted to the study of Latin texts that have been handed down from antiquity, including the examination of these in terms of their linguistic-literary form as well as their placement within a historical-cultural context.
The focus of the Master’s degree programme Master of Education Classical Philology: Latin studies is the study of traditional ancient texts in the Latin language. In this programme, students increase their knowledge of Latin language and literature previously acquired in the Bachelor’s programme: They improve their translation and interpretation skills through intensive reading and analysis of Latin texts and consolidate knowledge of literary and historical relationships. In addition, they enhance and reflect on their knowledge of methods and theories associated with literary studies and linguistics. Students also learn to apply these methods and theories, to perform independent work that conforms to academic standards and to gain an overview of the interrelationships between the various aspects of Latin studies.
Based on their in-depth specialised knowledge, students in the Master of Education Classical Philology: Latin studies, also learn to analyse topics from the perspective of didactics and to prepare these appropriately for the classroom. They are able to present and discuss modern perspectives on reflection and imagination that are grounded in antique texts. Additionally, students gain first practical teaching experience, acquire the relevant social skills required for work in schools and reflect on the job’s demands and challenges.
Admission Requirements
- proof of the Bachelor's degree in two subjects relevant to teaching (50% Bachelor's degree each)
- the proof that the study in the teaching profession-related Bachelor's degree programme, in addition to the two subject sciences, also includes parts of the respective subject didactics, educational sciences (at least 8 credit points) as well as practical school studies (internal applicants from the University of Heidelberg: BOP1; external applicants: Orientation internship (usually 3 weeks) includes
- proof of participation in the online self-assessment (OSA) of the HSE
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