Classical Studies

  • Master
  • Humanities

Classical studies covers five subjects taught by the Antiquities Department: Greek, Latin, ancient history, classical archaeology and the history of ancient religions. This multidisciplinary programme covers the ancient Greek and Roman languages and literature within their historical, material and religious contexts. The aim is to provide broad training for students looking to begin an academic career or to go into secondary-school teaching. The Bachelor's programme covers three of the five subjects, including command of at least one of the two languages. In the Master's programme, students deepen their knowledge of one of the three subjects studied at the Bachelor's level and also cover the two subjects not studied.

Programme length

1.5 years (3 semesters)

Language of instruction
French

Except for disciplines involving modern languages (Spanish, Italian, English and German), where courses are offered in the relevant language.

3 semesters (max. 6 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits

Chosen discipline (36 credits)
3 teaching modules.

2 elective modules (24 credits)

Dissertation (30 credits)

Deadline: 28 February 2025
(30 April 2025 for candidates who, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April AND are or will be holder to Swiss bachelor degree at the start of the next academic year)

Deadline for candidates that hold a foreign bachelor's degree: 28 February 2026
(30 April 2026 for candidates that hold a Swiss bachelor's degree at the start of the next academic year AND, according to their nationality, are not subject to a visa for entry into Switzerland for more than 90 days, according to Swiss government requirements and regardless of their current place of residence, or for candidates holding a Swiss residence permit that is valid beyond 30 April.)

www.unige.ch/enrolment

Master's students are encouraged to go on exchange, if possible for a single semester, given the duration of the programme. Students may go on exchange regardless of how many credits they have completed at the Faculty. Under regulations, students may earn no more than 24 credits (2 modules) while on exchange. The dissertation cannot be substituted.

www.unige.ch/exchange

Unlike other fields of study, Arts degrees are not geared toward a specific career and graduates generally need to gain additional experience on the job.
Job opportunities may be found in the following areas: teaching, journalism, radio, television, publishing, libraries, documentation centres, archives, bookshops, museums, heritage protection organisations, international organisations, diplomacy, private companies, banks, administration, staff management, tourism, public relations, cultural activities, art dealerships, galleries, and literary, linguistic or philosophical research and writing, etc.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Uni Bastions
5 rue De-Candolle
1211 Genève 4

STUDENT AFFAIRS
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 16/76
service-etudiants(at)unige.ch

ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Master
Sandra Rubal
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 11
Sandra.Rubal(at)unige.ch

Master Admissions, post-graduate studies, applicants without a Swiss school-leaving diploma, advanced standing
Olivier Frutiger
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 13
Olivier.Frutiger(at)unige.ch

Exchanges
Nicolas Fornerod
T. +41 (0)22 379 73 18
Nicolas.Fornerod(at)unige.ch