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Archaeology: Applied Archaeology

Master

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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.

Language

English

Title

Master of Arts/Master of Science

Duration

1 year

ECTS credits

Information not available

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 21,600


Admission

Application requirements

Information not available

Language requirements

7
IELTS overall band
100
TOEFL internet based
C
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 21,600
Information not available
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 15 May '25 1 Apr '25

Scholarships

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StuNed Scholarship Programme

StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.

Contact

Leiden University

Main address
Rapenburg 70
2311 EZ Leiden
071 - 5271111

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