Programme structure

The programme is made up of:

  • a core curriculum (75 credits), comprising:
    - 30 thesis credits; 
    - 20 oriental language course credits; 
    - 25 oriental literature and civilization course credits;

  • a specialization (30 credits);

  • an option or optional courses (15 credits).


For a programme-type, and regardless of the focus, options/or elective courses selected, this master will carry a minimum of 120 credits divided over two annual units, corresponding to 60 credits each.

> Core courses
> List of focuses
> Research Focus
> Professional Focus : Oriental Studies, Professional Focus
> Professional Focus : Europe and the East
> List of electives
> Option in Near Eastern and Egyptian Antiquities
> Option in studies on the Jewish, Christian and Muslim Orient
> Option in Asian Studies
> Optional courses
> Preparatory Module (only for students who qualify for the course via complementary coursework)
> Additional courses (preparatory module) to the Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies