MA Archaeology of Prehistory to the Early Middle Ages at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Prehistory and Early History Archaeology will increase your knowledge of the archaeology of Central Europe and the neighbouring regions. You will learn the current methods and ways of viewing problems in the research on the following periods: Ancient history (Palaeolithic, Mesolithic) Prehistory (Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age) Early history (Roman Iron Age, Early to High Middle Ages)

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Despite its practical orientation, this master programme is actually research-oriented. You can choose to focus on either ancient history or prehistory and early history and select complementary courses from an area of your choice.

Career pathways

This degree will qualify you for positions in the preservation and care of field monuments, at museums, in teaching and research, with excavation companies, or in tourism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (minimum 6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits) or an equivalent degree. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be GOOD or better (German and US systems). Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiencies: proficiency in a modern language at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); proficiency in a further modern language; international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6215/m-a-archaeology-of-prehistory-to-the-early-middle-ages#studies_text_application

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