36 monthsProgramme duration
3,000 EURTuition Fee/year
31 Mar, 2026Application Deadline
Oct, AprStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
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 Bachelor’s degree programme in Latin Studies focusses on the study of surviving ancient texts in the Latin language. Students in the degree programme will gain skills in effectively translating and authoring texts in Latin and will learn fundamental theoretical positions and methods of literature in general as well as the most important theories of linguistics. They will also gain an overview of the history of the Latin language and its literature. On the basis of this well-founded knowledge of both the history of literature as well as fundamental theories and methods, students will learn to effectively describe and interpret Latin texts and to develop their own research inquiries. An essential element in this is the continual reflection on the relevance of engaging with Latin language texts and the Latin culture. This reflection enables students to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with representatives from related disciplines and to make clear to those in other subject areas (including non-scientists) the relevance of Latin Studies.
During the course of studies, students will also gain the ability to perform independent work and to develop strategies for resolving research questions. In addition, they will hone their critical judgement skills and will learn to objectively formulate their own criticism as well as to constructively deal with external criticism of their own positions.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
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 Bachelor’s degree programme in Latin Studies focusses on the study of surviving ancient texts in the Latin language. Students in the degree programme will gain skills in effectively translating and authoring texts in Latin and will learn fundamental theoretical positions and methods of literature in general as well as the most important theories of linguistics. They will also gain an overview of the history of the Latin language and its literature. On the basis of this well-founded knowledge of both the history of literature as well as fundamental theories and methods, students will learn to effectively describe and interpret Latin texts and to develop their own research inquiries. An essential element in this is the continual reflection on the relevance of engaging with Latin language texts and the Latin culture. This reflection enables students to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with representatives from related disciplines and to make clear to those in other subject areas (including non-scientists) the relevance of Latin Studies.
During the course of studies, students will also gain the ability to perform independent work and to develop strategies for resolving research questions. In addition, they will hone their critical judgement skills and will learn to objectively formulate their own criticism as well as to constructively deal with external criticism of their own positions.
Admission Requirements
- If applicants cannot present a German language certificate with their application, they must pass the DSH examination at Heidelberg University, with a minimum score of DSH-2.
- If the applicant’s foreign higher-education entrance qualification (Baccalauréat, GCE - A & O-Levels, etc.) is found to be equivalent to the German higher-education entrance qualification (usually Abitur), the international applicant can be directly admitted to the university, if not the applicant will be required to pass an assessment test.
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