If you've read Assyriology at the undergraduate level, then it is most natural to read on. When you read to the candidate in Assyriology you really practicing your skills in analytical and critically examine historical sources - sources that in most cases a foreign language. In order to translate the texts you learn to understand Akkadian and Sumerian. Simultaneously, there will be demands for that you are able to communicate your knowledge, both through teaching but also in international journals, which you describe your research in detail.

There are 2 lines to the Master: Assyriology and West Asia's ancient history. On the line Assyriology focus area is still Mesopotamian culture, language and society from the beginning of the Sumerian civilization (ca. 3500 BC) to the Neo-Babylonian Empire collapse (539 f. Kr.).

The line west Asian ancient history deals with Asia's history of urbanization in the 4th century. BC to the year 0. So here you can go even further east in search of ancient mysticism and cultures.

Assyriology as education has mostly focus on providing skills for teaching the subject or further research. It is also generally only what you can use the topic, so if you want a job afterwards, so be sure to do your degree wider so you can apply for jobs in many different industries and not necessarily anything of ancient Assyrian writings to do.

Job Opportunities

Degree in Assyriology aimed primarily at work in teaching, research and museums. However, there are very few positions in areas, so it's a good idea to do your training wider in order, for example, culture, information technology and administration. Graduates has also found jobs in government departments, counties, travel industry, communication industry and publishers.

Special admission requirements

To be admitted to the University, you must have a qualifying exam.