The Archaeological Sciences program can be selected as a 1-subject or 2-subject bachelor’s degree program. In the first two semesters, students are introduced to the methods of archaeology, to scientific work, and to the individual sub-subjects (Prehistory and Early History, Classical Archaeology, Christian Archaeology).

Study contents:

• Orientation modules: Introductions
• Prehistoric Archaeology
• Classical Archaeology
• Christian Archaeology
• Museum internship and documentation
• Field and excavation internship
• Excursions
• Bachelor thesis

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Archaeological Sciences is a first professional degree earned after three years of study (six semesters). However, many professional fields require a Master’s degree.

• Interest in past cultures
• Interest in historical issues and contexts
• Criminalistic flair
• Willingness to hypothetically examine lost objects and cultures
• Ability to work in a team

The combined course of study from its three sub-fields is in itself special, because it covers an unusually broad field of archaeology (if one adds the subjects that the University of Bamberg offers in the teaching association, then archaeology can even be studied up to modern times). The studies in Erlangen are particularly practically oriented. With the two large publicly accessible teaching collections, one learns how to work in a museum, but also conducts research on and with original objects.

The great methodological and content-related breadth of archaeological sciences in Erlangen offers graduates of the program good career prospects in the field of monument preservation, in museums and in research itself. On the job market, a doctorate is currently often required as a qualification.