Academic Studies
At the Department of Ancient History and Epigraphy in Heidelberg, you can study the history of the Ancient World in its whole breadth. The courses offered here are distinguished by their thematic variety, by a strong focus on foundational capabilities (Epigraphy, Numismatics, Papyrology) and by a large number of methodic approaches to historic questions. With its excellent library, and the proximity to the neighbouring institutes from the Classical Studies, the Department offers the best opportunities for successfully studying Ancient History at the highest level.
Our undergraduate program is open to international applicants. You can find further information concerning the requirements and the application process on these pages.
If you are interested in studying one of the programs offered at the Seminar of Ancient History and Epigraphy, or if you are facing problems with the enrolment process, please don't hesitate to contact our academic advisor.
B.A. Alte Geschichte
Students in the Bachelor's program in Ancient History gain foundational knowledge of the historical events and geography of antiquity, as well as insights into key methods of historical analysis and interpretation. The major track of the Bachelor's program (Hauptfach) equips students with the ability to gather historical source material, engage with it critically, and analyze it within its broader context. Through selected case studies, students develop a deeper understanding of historical interconnections and practice interdisciplinary approaches in collaboration with related fields.
M.A. Classics
The Master's degree program in Classics offers an interdisciplinary joint degree focused on Greco-Roman antiquity and its cultural periphery.
One of the core subjects of this program is Ancient History, alongside Classical Archaeology, Greek Studies (Gräzistik), and Latin Studies (Latinistik). The program is supplemented by Byzantine Archaeology, Papyrology, and Foundational Sciences (Grundwissenschaften). Students choose one of these areas as a specialization, in which they acquire in-depth subject expertise, and write their Master's thesis. In addition, they take shared interdisciplinary modules. Content from related fields such as Ancient Philosophy, Digital Humanities, or Cultural Heritage can also be included.
