Archaeological Sciences
Archaeological Sciences (M.A.)
Deepen your knowledge in Classical Archaeology, Christian Archaeology and Prehistory and Early History! In the Master’s degree program, you choose a focus and take concurrent courses from the other areas. Our university offers extensive collections and intensive study of original materials.
- Degree
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 4
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Subject group
- Language and Cultural Studies
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- Qualification assessment
What is the degree program about?
Classical Archaeology, Christian Archaeology and Prehistory and Early History (Prehistoric Archaeology) – these are the three subject areas, one of which is chosen as a major in the Master’s degree program, while some courses from the other areas are taken alongside your studies. Within two years (4 semesters) you will deepen your previously acquired practical and theoretical knowledge. A successfully completed Master’s degree qualifies you for independent scientific work in your (or one of the) field(s) and opens up the possibility of further qualifications such as a doctorate.
Special features are the very extensive collections of the Institutes of Classical Archaeology and Pre- and Early History, which are among the largest of their kind in Germany and allow an intensive study of original materials. The very good supervision ratio also makes it possible to study quickly and comprehensively. Furthermore, FAU is the only university in Bavaria with a chair for the older Stone Age (Paleolithic). Another special feature is a possible training in non-invasive prospection methods (magnetometer prospection) and the processing of the results with the help of geoinformation systems.
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1st to 3rd semester (30 ECTS credits in total per semester) One module per semester (consisting of lecture and seminar) in the focus area and in another sub-area as well as one practical module on exercises, excursions, internships or language courses.
4th semester (30 ECTS points in total) Master’s thesis in the focus area -
- Admission requirements (first semester)
- Qualification assessment
- Application deadline winter semester
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15.07.
- Application deadline summer semester
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15.01.
- Content-related admission requirements
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Classical Archaeology, Christian Archaeology, Prehistory or Early History (Prehistoric Archaeology), Archaeology of the Roman Provinces as well as Medieval Archaeology are recognized, provided that at least 60 ECTS credits have been achieved in one of these subjects.
Applicants must present a completed first university degree (Bachelor or at least equivalent degree) in Archaeological Sciences. In particular, other degrees in the subjects of Classical Archaeology, Christian Archaeology, Prehistory or Prehistory and Early History, Provincial Areas, and Medieval Archaeology are recognized as related degrees, provided that at least 60 ECTS credits have been earned in one of these subjects.
A grade of at least “good” (2.5) is sufficient as the overall grade of the previous university degree; with an overall grade of 2.51 to 3.00, applicants complete an individual admission interview.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.