MSc Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of History and Cultural Studies (Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology) and leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, English, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter and summer semester. The master's program in Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology (ALFA) has a long name. This is explained by the multifaceted content that this degree program seeks to impart.

Faculty: Department of History and Cultural Studies | Department: Department of History and Cultural Studies Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany

What you will study

The structure of the Master program is defined by the study regulations, containing detailed descriptions of the contents and goals of individual modules and example course sequences. The exam regulations define the type of and requirements for individual assessments in the modules and the final examination for the program.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Master's program are qualified for professional activities in the field of monument preservation, at archaeological state offices, in scientific institutions and museums as well as in the field of activity of environmental impact assessment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A qualifying German or equivalent foreign degree in archaeology or geosciences with an archaeological component of at least 60 LP, equivalent to that of the Bachelor's program in Ancient Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. Language certificate in English (level B2 CEFR) for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not obtained their university degree at an educational institution where English is the language of instruction. For applicants who have obtained their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution, proof of German language skills must be provided. This can be done by passing the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) or by providing proof of an equivalent level of knowledge according to the Regulations for the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Applicants at Freie Universität Berlin.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html

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