Program Overview

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Master's Degree Programme in Archaeology

The Master's degree programme in Archaeology will provide you with ample opportunities to explore new methods, current themes, and up-to-date knowledge in the archaeology of Europe and the Mediterranean from the Bronze Age until the early Modern Period.

Programme Overview

The programme offers two tracks:

• European and Mediterranean Archaeology
• Digital Archaeology and Heritage Both tracks will equip you with in-depth knowledge and research skills on new methods and current themes in Archaeology.

Programme Tracks

European and Mediterranean Archaeology

This track offers specialist courses on Greek and Roman archaeology, and covers themes such as:

• Mobility and Migration
• Historical Archaeology
• Heritage
• How to conduct high-quality research

Digital Archaeology and Heritage

This track covers core digital methods and theory, including:

• 3D visualization and virtual reconstruction
• Advanced spatial analysis and data science

Programme Structure

The small-scale setting of the MA programme provides the ideal setting to combine theory and practice.

Programme Details

• Language: English
• Duration: 1 year
• Study Type: Full-time

Research Areas

The programme focuses on the archaeology of Europe and the adjacent Mediterranean area, as well as Digital Archaeology and Heritage.

Programme Benefits

Theory meets practice in this unique Archaeology programme that’s offered jointly by VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam. You’ll benefit from a strong theoretical focus as well as practice-oriented modules in which you’ll interpret field data and study archaeological materials first-hand.