BA Archaeological Sciences at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

The study of archaeology is dedicated to the legacies and traces of past civilizations. Immerse yourself in the life and art of the Paleolithic, the ancient Greeks and Romans, all the way to the end of the Byzantine Empire. Collaboration with related disciplines such as history, philology, art history, earth sciences, biology, and computer science is essential.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

You can choose to study Archaeological Sciences either as a one-subject or as a two-subject Bachelor’s degree. In the first two semesters, students receive an introduction to archaeological methods, to scientific work, and to the individual sub-subjects (prehistory and early history, classical archaeology, Christian archaeology). The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Archaeological Sciences is an undergraduate degree completed after three years of study (six semesters).

Career pathways

The wide range of methods and content covered in the degree program in Archaeological Sciences in Erlangen equips students well for careers in monument conservation, in museums and in research. At the current time, a doctoral degree is often required as a qualification on the job market.

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