
Archaeology: Applied Archaeology
Master

The master's specialisation in Applied Archaeology offers you an academic programme to start your professional career in archaeology.
This unique specialisation is a collaboration of Leiden University and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
Applied Archaeology will teach you:
- How to execute critical and reflective research in a professional context;
- To develop a sense of how archaeology and heritage management are intertwined;
- How to apply prospective and excavation methods and give professional advice on the results of (prospective) research;
- To take into account the academic, societal, ethical and financial considerations of a project;
- How to present archaeological information to a variety of stakeholders;
- The best ways to contribute to societal debates and to the future of archaeology.
You will not merely be an archaeology student at our Faculty; you will be part of a lively, multifaceted and international community. Through direct and personal access to researchers experienced in archaeology and heritage you will improve your archaeological skill set, while forming and expanding your academic perspective on archaeological techniques. The MA Applied Archaeology offers a perfect blend of theory and practice.
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English
Title
Master of Arts/Master of Science
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
Information not available
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 21,600
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 7
- IELTS overall band
- 100
- TOEFL internet based
- C
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
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Tuition fees | |
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€ 2,601 | |
€ 21,600 | |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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1 Sep '25 | 15 May '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
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StuNed Scholarship Programme
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