Archaeology

Are you interested in archaeology and want to increase your chances in the competitive job market? Do you want a graduate programme which combines intensive training and a flexible structure?

Then this is the programme for you! The aim of the two-year Research Master in Archaeology is to provide you with the theoretical abilities and methodological skills which will enable you to pursue a successful career as a researcher, a specialist or a professional in leading positions. You will develop a thorough understanding of key debates in archaeology, develop a critical attitude and acquire essential organizational, networking and teaching skills. Most importantly, you can tailor the programme to your needs and special interests. The Research Master in Archaeology has a broad geographical and chronological coverage – from the Arctic and North-western Europe to the Mediterranean and the Near East, from the Mesolithic to historical archaeology.

In addition, the programme will increase your chances in the job market: You can become project assistant; you will be trained in writing peer-reviewed articles, grant applications and a PhD proposal. Our graduates have 80% employment rates: Out of the 17 who graduated since 2015, 7 got a PhD, 1 is in a predoctoral programme, 4 work in the commercial sector, 2 in the Heritage sector and 1 in the public sector.