Latin: Roman Literature, Culture and Society in European Context Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs

Overview

Degree: Bachelor
Duration: 6 semesters
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Contents of the subject Latin: Roman Literature, Culture and Society in European Context

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Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Studierende der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Academic Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Lehrende zu Studienangebot und Inhalten des jeweiligen Studienfachs
General Student Advisory Service
First point of contact for general academic advice, personalised study guidance, and psychological counselling
Interdisciplinary education
The Bachelor's degree programme combines linguistic, literary and historical approaches. This interdisciplinary perspective enables students to gain comprehensive knowledge of Latin-Roman culture and its influence on European intellectual history.

Sound language skills
Students not only acquire a sound knowledge of the Latin language, but also the ability to analyse and interpret complex texts. This linguistic competence is essential for analysing historical and literary sources.

Dedicated support
The teaching and working atmosphere at Bielefeld University is characterised by close cooperation between teaching staff and students. Individual supervision and counselling services promote personal development and support students in the pursuit of their academic goals.

Practical experience
The degree programme includes a study-integrated excursion to ancient sites, which allows students to experience classical cultures at first hand. This practical experience enriches the degree programme and deepens students' understanding of historical contexts.

Diverse career options
The degree programme promotes the development of an individual theological profile and prepares students for a wide range of professional fields in which historical and cultural knowledge is in demand.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Media and Publishing: Graduates can work in the media industry and publishing sector, where they edit and publish literary content or report on cultural topics as specialized journalists.

Cultural Management: Career opportunities in cultural management are also available, where professionals are responsible for organizing and executing cultural events and contribute to the promotion of cultural heritage.

Research and Archives: These qualifications open doors to research institutions, libraries, and archives, where graduates can manage historical documents and support research projects.

Cultural Organizations: Positions in cultural organizations or foundations offer further opportunities, where professionals can develop and implement programs to promote culture and education.

Public Institutions: Graduates can also work in public institutions, such as state heritage offices or cultural authorities, where they contribute to the development and implementation of projects aimed at preserving and communicating culture and history.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs Latin: Roman Literature, Culture and Society in European Context comprise 60 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

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You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Combined Bachelor's Degree with One Minor Subject

As Major Subject you may choose Art History and Historical Image Studies Biology Chemistry Computational Linguistics Educational Science English Studies: British and American Studies French German as a Foreign and Second Language German Languages and Literatures History Informatics Linguistics Literary Studies Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Social Sciences Sociology Spanish

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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