# Ancient History and Studies in Classical Antiquity (Master)
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The master’s programme in Ancient History and Studies in Classical Antiquity aims at providing students with an academic education in classical antiquity and ancient history. Students improve their understanding of different cultures in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. Topics of women’s and gender history form an important part of this master’s programme. Graduates of the programme are able to think in historic categories and development contexts. They have extensive knowledge of the study of sources from Greek and Roman antiquity, as well as specialist knowledge of selected areas of ancient history, classical antiquity and related disciplines. They are qualified for academic work in all its diversity. Furthermore, graduates are able to edit source materials and develop research projects under supervision.
### Master of Arts
Degree Programme Code: 066 807
4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
Language: [German](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/german-language-proficiency/)
NO entrance examination
[Curriculum](https://senat.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/s_senat/konsolidierte_Masterstudien/MA_Alte_Geschichte_Altertumskunde_Version2019.pdf)
### Facts & Figures
- Students: **36**
- Graduates in the last academic year: **2**
- Number of semesters needed for graduation (median): **k.A.**
*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/).
### Admission Procedure
[Information about the admission procedure](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/admission/master-programmes/ancient-history-and-studies-in-classical-antiquity/)
### Information on Previous Studies:
In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:
- [Ancient History and Studies in Classical Antiquity (Bachelor)\](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/bachelordiploma-programmes/ancient-history-and-studies-in-classical-antiquity-bachelor/)
- [Master Access Guide](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/master-access-guide/mag-ancient-history-and-studies-in-classical-antiquity/)
### Getting started
[Orientation course](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-programmes/master-programmes/ancient-history-and-studies-in-classical-antiquity-master/)
[Orientation in the first semester](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/study-organisation/)
[Semester planning](https://studieren.univie.ac.at/en/semester-planning/)
### Getting Informed
[StudiesServiceUnit Ancient History and Studies in Classical Antiquity](https://altegeschichte.univie.ac.at/en/studies/contact-and-support/#c602239)
[Students' Representatives Anciant History](http://strvaltegeschichte.univie.ac.at/)
## Study Programme
The master’s programme consists of two compulsory modules Introduction to the Master Ancient History and Academic Research and Writing; the group of compulsory modules Studying Ancient Sources; and the compulsory modules Ancient History and Etruscology, Applied History: Field Trip and a Master's Thesis Seminar. To complete the programme, students have to write a master’s thesis and pass a master’s examination
### Five concepts
which you will deal with during your studies:
- Etruscology
- Source studies
- Numismatics
- Epigraphy
- Cultures in the Mediterranean region
... 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.
[Compulsory module: Introduction to the MA Ancient History (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336536)
[Compulsory module: Academic Research and Writing (24 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336537)
[Group of compulsory modules: Studying Ancient Sources (34 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336538)
[Compulsory module: Historical Interpretation of Literary Sources 2 and Numismatics 2 (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336539)
[Compulsory module: Latin Epigraphy and Greek Epigraphy (14 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336540)
[Compulsory module: Papyrology 2 and Editing Exercise (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336541)
[Compulsory module: Ancient History and Etruscology (12 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336542)
[Compulsory module: Applied History: Field Trip (10 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336543)
[Compulsory module: Master’s Thesis Seminar (5 ECTS)](https://ufind.univie.ac.at/en/vvz_sub.html?path=336544)
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## After Graduation
Graduates of the master’s programme are able to present research findings as well as general knowledge to different target groups. They are qualified to work at non-university research institutions, educational and cultural institutions and are capable to work in teams. In addition, they have acquired the ability to reflect on their own academic work and to deal with academic criticism. Based on this comprehensive education, graduates are also qualified to work in non-university occupational fields, such as the educational sector, journalism, public cultural work and cultural management, and more.
### Continuing after Graduation
- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna\](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- [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: 1.3 (excellent)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 4 (high)
→ These results are basd on feedback from 6 graduates.
\**You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the**[master’s programme in](https://qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Master/092_Master_Alte_Geschichte_und_Altertumskunde_public.pdf)* *[Ancient History and Studies in Classical Antiquity](https://qs.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_qualitaetssicherung/Dateidownloads/AbsolventInnenbefragungen/2021/Master/092_Master_Alte_Geschichte_und_Altertumskunde_public.pdf) (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 € 2,719 (women) and € 2,702 (men) gross per month within three years after graduation.
- work full time at a percentage of 68% (women) and 62% (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_MA_Arts_and_Humanities_en.pdf)".
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