# Classical Philology (Bachelor)

**Source**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/bachelordiploma-programmes/classical-philology-bachelor/
**Parent**: https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/bachelordiploma-programmes/

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](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/extension-curricula-and-alternative-extensions/))

Language: [German](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/)

NO entrance examination

[Curriculum](http://senat.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/s_senat/konsolidierte_Bachelorcurricula/BA_KlassischePhilologie_Version2014.pdf)

### 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](https://backend.univie.ac.at/index.php?id=157848&L=2&id=157848)

*\*[Click here for further information on statistical data in the field of teaching and learning. (in German)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/studienangebot/warum-hier-studieren/statistische-daten-zum-studienbetrieb/)*

### 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](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/).

[### uni:check](https://unicheck.univie.ac.at/en/)

### Admission Procedure

[Additional exam in Latin (prior to admission)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/additional-exams/)

[Additional exam in Greek (during the degree programme)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/additional-exams/)

[Information about the admission procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/bachelordiploma-programmes/classical-philology/)

### Getting Started

[Orientation course](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/bachelordiploma-programmes/classical-philology-bachelor/)

[Orientation in the first semester](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/)

[Semester planning](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/)

[Introductory and orientation period (STEOP)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/introductory-and-orientation-period-steop/)

### Getting Informed

[Department of Classical Philology, Medieval and Neolatin Studies](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/pvz_sub.html?id=429)

[Students' Representatives Classical Philology](https://kphil-wien.at/)

## 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)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336436)

[1a. Basics of Roman Literature (6 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336515)

[1b. Ancient Literature in Context (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336516)

[Classical Studies (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336513)

[2. Classical Studies (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336437)

[Alternative Compulsory Modules Greek (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336512)

[3a. Alternative Compulsory Module - Greek 1a (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336438)

[3b. Alternative Compulsory Module - Greek 1b](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336439)

[Greek Advanced Level (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336514)

[4. Greek 2 (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336440)

[Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules 5A-9A: Area of Specialisation "Latin Studies" (77 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336449)

[5a. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 1 (Latin) (11 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336441)

[6a. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 2 (Latin) (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336442)

[7a. Classical Studies (Latin) (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336443)

[8a. History of Reception (Latin) (16 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336444)

[9a. In-depth studies Greek (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336466)

[Alternative Group of Compulsory Modules 5B-9B: Area of Specialisation "Greek Studies" (77 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336450)

[5b. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 1 (Greek) (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336445)

[6b. Grammar and Reading Comprehension 2 (Greek) (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336446)

[7b. Classical Studies (Greek) (20 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336447)

[8b. History of Reception (Greek) (17 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336448)

[9b. In-depth Studies Latin (15 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336467)

[Bachelor's Paper (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336451)

[10. Bachelor´s Thesis Module (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336468)

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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

- [Classical Philology (Master)](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/classical-philology-master/)
- [Master Access Guide](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/master-access-guide/)

### Continuing after Graduation

- [Alumni of the University of Vienna](https://www.alumni.ac.at/)
- [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](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-surveys/)

### 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 the**[bachelor’s programme in Classical Philology](https://qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Bachelor/091_Bachelor_Klassische_Philologie_public.pdf) graduation survey (in German).*

[#### Career entry & paths](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/en/analyses/graduate-tracking/)

### 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](https://www.qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnentracking/2023/englisch/UA_F2_2023_BA_Arts_and_Humanities_en.pdf)".

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