Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research): Assyriology

Universiteit Leiden

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locatieLeiden
diplomama M Oudheidstudies (research)
typeregulier
taalvolledig Engels
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60039
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

The research master's in Assyriology, a specialisation of the Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) programme, at Leiden University provides you with a multidisciplinary study of the languages, literatures and cultures of the Ancient Near Eastern world. The Assyriology (Research) programme gives you the opportunity to study with internationally acclaimed academics immersed in the latest research and engaged in actively expanding our knowledge of the field. Your teachers are not only experts in languages and cultures of the ancient Middle East, but also active researchers engaged in innovative projects that constantly build bridges between cutting-edge research and the courses in your programme.

You will be able to tailor your study programme to your personal interests by creating your own combination of courses from the Assyriology programme or from other research master’s programmes within the Faculties of Humanities and of Archaeology.

Study at one of our partner universities

We encourage all student to consider applying for a study time abroad. The Assyriology research master’s programme offers opportunities to follow research programmes at one of our partner universities – including SOAS, University College London, Münster, and Heidelberg.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
case studies, groepsopdracht, groepsdiscussie, individuele opdracht, hoorcollege, literatuurstudie, mondelinge presentatie, project, onderzoek, onderzoeksproject, onderzoeksvoorstel, zelfstudie, seminar, werkcollege, werkgroep
doelstelling

The development of in-depth knowledge in the field and the ability to think critically and analytically are key goals of this programme. The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) programme introduces you to the concepts and academic approaches current in Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, including disciplines such as: linguistics, history, religious studies or material culture studies. You will learn to use these concepts and approaches in researching and analysing source material. Your thesis gives you the opportunity to apply these methods in your own research.

Your future employers will not only be interested in your knowledge of Classics and Ancient Civilisations, but also in the skills that you have developed during your studies. Therefore, it is important that you are aware of the skills that you are training in your MA programme. You will be training the following transferrable skills:

  • critical thinking 
  • analytical skills 
  • oral presentation skills 
  • writing skills 
  • independence 
  • project management
  • flexibility 
  • creativity 
  • academic integrity 
  • collaboration 


Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/6 Universiteit Leiden
Egyptology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
2/6 Universiteit Leiden
Assyriology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
3/6 Universiteit Leiden
Classics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
4/6 Universiteit Leiden
Hebrew and Aramaic Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
5/6 Universiteit Leiden
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
6/6 Amsterdam VU
Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research)
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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Potentiële beroepen

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