BA Archaeology of Prehistory to the Early Middle Ages (Major) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

He scoured the world in search of hidden treasures, went on exciting adventures and survived perilous chases. But let’s get one thing straight: An archaeologist’s work is slightly different in reality. From the excavation of individual settlements and burial sites to the analysis of entire European landscapes, and from the beginning of human existence to the High Middle Ages, the ‘Archaeology of Prehistory to the Early Middle Ages’ covers a wide range of times and spaces.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

A multi-subject bachelor’s programme consists of a major subject worth 120 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations) and a minor subject worth 60 ECTS credits. The major subject consists of eleven compulsory modules.

Career pathways

Research. Archaeological heritage management. Specialist authorities. Museums and educational facilities. Universities. Private excavation firms. Non-university research institutions. Specialist journalism and publishing. Tourism. Cultural sector.

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