Classical Philology (Bachelor)
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The bachelor's programme in Classical Philology provides students with extensive knowledge of antique language and culture. In addition, students get an introduction to the interpretation of antique works of literature, as well as the impact history of antique thought. The degree programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills for critical and systematic academic research.
Students have to provide evidence of knowledge of Latin before admission. In addition, they have to provide evidence of knowledge of Greek by the end of the degree programme.
Bachelor of Arts
Degree Programme Code: 033 681
6 semesters / 180 ECTS credits (including 45 ECTS credits of extension curricula)
Language: German
NO entrance examination
Facts & Figures
- Students: 111
- Graduates in the last academic year: 7
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): 9,0
Data updated on: 26.11.2025
Information about presentation & calculation
Attention
Instruction Language German
Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a certificate of German proficiency on C1 level.
Admission Procedure
Additional exam in Latin (prior to admission)
Additional exam in Greek (during the degree programme)
Information about the admission procedure
Getting Started
Orientation in the first semester
Introductory and orientation period (STEOP)
Getting Informed
Department of Classical Philology, Medieval and Neolatin Studies
Students' Representatives Classical Philology
Study programme
The bachelor's programme in Classical Philology consists of an Introductory and Orientation Period (STEOP), a phase of basic education, compulsory modules on antiquity studies and Greek, and the specialisations in either Latin or Greek studies. To successfully complete the bachelor’s programme, students have to write a bachelor's thesis.
Five concepts
which you will deal with during your studies:
- Antiquity studies
- Antique rhetoric
- Impact history
- Virgil
- Greek studies
... and many more.
Overview of the programme structure & topics
Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.
Introductory and Orientation Period (16 ECTS)
1a. Basics of Roman Literature (6 ECTS)
1b. Ancient Literature in Context (10 ECTS)
2. Classical Studies (12 ECTS)
Alternative Compulsory Modules Greek (10 ECTS)
3a. Alternative Compulsory Module - Greek 1a (10 ECTS)
3b. Alternative Compulsory Module - Greek 1b
Greek Advanced Level (10 ECTS)
Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules 5A-9A: Area of Specialisation "Latin Studies" (77 ECTS)
5a. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 1 (Latin) (11 ECTS)
6a. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 2 (Latin) (15 ECTS)
7a. Classical Studies (Latin) (20 ECTS)
8a. History of Reception (Latin) (16 ECTS)
9a. In-depth studies Greek (15 ECTS)
Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules 5B-9B: Area of Specialisation "Greek Studies" (77 ECTS)
5b. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 1 (Greek) (10 ECTS)
6b. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 2 (Greek) (15 ECTS)
7b. Classical Studies (Greek) (20 ECTS)
8b. History of Reception (Greek) (17 ECTS)
9b. In-depth Studies Latin (15 ECTS)
10. Bachelor´s Thesis Module (10 ECTS)
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After Graduation
Graduates can pursue a career in the following fields:
- theatres
- museums
- cultural institutes
- exhibitions
- cultural journalism.
Master's Programmes
Continuing after Graduation
- Alumni of the University of Vienna
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- [Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna](https://www.uniport.at/uniport-fuer-studierende)
Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme
#### Degree programme in retrospect
Graduates ...
- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 1.6 (good)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.9 (high)
→ These results are basd on feedback from 7 graduates.
*You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of thebachelor’s programme in Classical Philology graduation survey (in German).
Graduates ...
- find employment within 2 months after graduation on average.
- earn an average of € 2,558 (women) and € 2,599 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 65% (women) and 70% (men) within three years after graduation.
*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "Arts and Humanities".