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BA in Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World
This program is offered in collaboration with the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the State University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano). It provides you with solid knowledge and training in managing and promoting the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of several civilizations of the past that flourished in Europe, North Africa, and Eastern and Western Asia. The program covers two overarching areas in two different ways: - Tangible Cultural Heritage: history and interpretation; and discovering, cataloging, preserving, and archiving; - Intangible Cultural Heritage: history, anthropology, philosophy, history of religions, and law; and languages and literatures. Once you graduate, you will be equipped to work in the cultural sector in various contexts, including but not limited to assistant curating in connection with the organization of exhibitions and cultural events, excavation work in archaeological sites, the management or implementation of reception services at archaeological sites, museums, exhibits, and the cataloging of cultural heritage. This programme is ranked in the top 50 in the QS Subject Rankings for Classics and Ancient History.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the State University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano). It provides you with solid knowledge and training in managing and promoting the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of several civilizations of the past that flourished in Europe, North Africa, and Eastern and Western Asia. The program covers two overarching areas in two different ways: - Tangible Cultural Heritage: history and interpretation; and discovering, cataloging, preserving, and archiving; - Intangible Cultural Heritage: history, anthropology, philosophy, history of religions, and law; and languages and literatures. Once you graduate, you will be equipped to work in the cultural sector in various contexts, including but not limited to assistant curating in connection with the organization of exhibitions and cultural events, excavation work in archaeological sites, the management or implementation of reception services at archaeological sites, museums, exhibits, and the cataloging of cultural heritage. This programme is ranked in the top 50 in the QS Subject Rankings for Classics and Ancient History.
Program Highlights
Incorporate a curricular internship in the program, with the option to include a semester or year of study abroad at one of the hundreds of partner institutions in Ca' Foscari's academic network.
Acquire a well-rounded comprehension of the role of cultural heritage in both the past and contemporary society through the program's innovative interdisciplinary approach.
Experience exposure to multiple learning environments and contexts of research excellence through the collaboration of two universities.
Take advantage of over 500 exchange agreements to spend a semester or a year of your degree studying abroad virtually anywhere around the world.
Assess critically the complexities of today's world by leveraging a rich knowledge of some of the greatest civilizations of the past.
Quick Details
- Venice, Italy
- Undergraduate
- Archaeology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Foreign Language
- History
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- All Nationalities
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Program Details
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Locations
- Venice, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Degree Levels
- Undergraduate
- Subjects & Courses
- Archaeology
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Foreign Language
- History
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
Age Requirement
18-25
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Academic Credit
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Independent living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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This program is offered in collaboration with the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the State University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano). It provides you with solid knowledge and training in managing and promoting the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of several civilizations of the past that flourished in Europe, North Africa, and Eastern and Western Asia. The program covers two overarching areas in two different ways: - Tangible Cultural Heritage: history and interpretation; and discovering, cataloging, preserving, and archiving; - Intangible Cultural Heritage: history, anthropology, philosophy, history of religions, and law; and languages and literatures. Once you graduate, you will be equipped to work in the cultural sector in various contexts, including but no...

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

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Ready to Learn More?
This program is offered in collaboration with the Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the State University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano). It provides you with solid knowledge and training in managing and promoting the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of several civilizations of the past that flourished in Europe, North Africa, and Eastern and Western Asia. The program covers two overarching areas in two different ways: - Tangible Cultural Heritage: history and interpretation; and discovering, cataloging, preserving, and archiving; - Intangible Cultural Heritage: history, anthropology, philosophy, history of religions, and law; and languages and literatures. Once you graduate, you will be equipped to work in the cultural sector in various contexts, including but no...
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