MA Pre- and Protohistory at Heidelberg University

Pre- and protohistory is an archaeological discipline. The subject (re)constructs history by using material culture as a unique historical source of information about past societies, from the first appearance of man to the most recent past.

Faculty: Faculty of Philosophy  |  Department: Institute of Prehistory, Protohistory and Near-Eastern Archaeology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); English-taught and German-taught and German (in exceptional cases also English)-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree programme in Pre- and Protohistory may be studied as a minor or major subject. The first three academic semesters serve to advance the knowledge and practical skills students have gained in the Bachelor’s degree programme, and enable them to develop an area of specialisation within the field of Pre- and Protohistory.

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