The Master’s degree program comprises three areas.

Semester	Core Subject (85 credits)			Supplementary Module (10 credits)	Master’s thesis (25 credits)
1st 30 credits	Methods Module (A, B or C) (15 credits)	Hermeneutic Module (A, B or C) (10 credits)		Module from related programs (10 credits)
2nd 30 credits		Hermeneutic Module (A, B or C) (10 credits)	Didactic Module (15 credits)
3rd 30 credits	Methods Module (A, B or C) (15 credits)		Interdisciplinary Perspectives (15 credits)
4th 30 credits	Current Research in Classical Archaeology (5 credits)				Master’s thesis (25 credits)

We encourage our students to benefit from a semester abroad (e.g. with the Erasmus program) during the third semester. Credits gained during Erasmus programs may count towards the FU degree.

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Core Subject: Courses from the curriculum of the Institute of Classical Archaeology

During your study you will be required to complete

2 of 3 Methods Modules (à 15 credits)

Methods Module A – Space and Landscape
Methods Module B – Iconography and Iconology
Methods Module C – Spatial contexts of Finds and Images

The courses are offered in an alternating mode depending on your entry semester.

2 of 3 Hermeneutic Modules (à 15 credits)

Hermeneutic Module A – Greek Art and Culture
Hermeneutic Module B – Roman Art and Culture
Hermeneutic Module C – Cultural context and reception

The courses are offered in an alternating mode depending on your entry semester.

And the three following modules

Didactic Module – Classical Archaeology and the Public (15 credits)
Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Classical Archaeology (15 credits)
Current Research in Classical Archaeology (5 credits)

The supplementary module enriches your scientific competencies. We either recommend to choose a module from one of the related Master programs (e. g. Egyptology, Classical Philology, Ancient History) or to study a second ancient language (Latin/Ancient Greek) which is required if you decide to continue with doctoral studies at our institute.

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With your master’s thesis you will demonstrate your abilities to research, discuss and present a specific topic on an advanced scientific level. During your thesis’ semester you will participate in the module ‘current research in Classical Archaeology’. You will benefit from presenting and discussing your ongoing work with peers and academic staff.

There is no limit to the numbers of students admitted. Nevertheless, for admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in ancient history with a focus on classical archaeology or an equivalent university degree that corresponds in terms of content and structure to the program at Freie Universität Berlin.
• Proof of language skills in Latin or ancient Greek (Latinum or Graecum or proof of equivalent level).
• Proof of skills in a modern foreign language: English, French, or Italian (level B2 CEFR).

The DSH - or German Language University Entrance Exam for Foreign Students - is obligatory for all applicants whose first language is not German and who have earned their initial degree from a university (or equivalent institution) where the language of instruction is not German.

Please note that all questions regarding enrollment procedure, proof of language requirements etc. are dealt with by central departments of the university.

Here are a few links that may be helpful:

-  studying at Freie Universität

-  German skills

-  fees & funding

-  entry & residence

-  enrollment