MA Prähistorische Archäologie (Kombi, 45/75 LP) at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Prähistorische Archäologie (45/75 LP) is a master combination subject on the material remains of prehistoric times, from the Stone Age to about the turn of the era, which cover the largest part of human history. Without written sources, archaeology is the main way to study this period.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät I – Sozialwissenschaften und Historische Kulturwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Kunstgeschichte, Archäologien und Klassische Altertumswissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; combination (Kombi) subject  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

Modules include deepening of subject knowledge on the Stone Age and the Metal Ages I and II, excursion practice, a project module, field practical and a mediation/presentation practical (the last only in the 75 LP variant). Two part-programmes of 45 CP are studied equally at first; the master thesis is written in one of them.

Career pathways

Depending on the combination and practical experience, fields include monument protection (state offices and excavation firms), museums and exhibitions, and collections.

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