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Archäologische Wissenschaften M.A. – Archaeological Sciences at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master that builds a clear scientific profile in one of four focus areas with an interdisciplinary approach that includes natural-science methods.

Faculty: Fachbereich 06 History and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation in Classical Archaeology, Christian and Byzantine Archaeology and Art History, Prehistory and Medieval Archaeology, or Geoarchaeology, with methods for analysing archaeological sources and findings.

Career pathways

Qualifies for an academic career and for work in universities, research institutes and private-sector archaeology, public-outreach and science communication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant bachelor degree in Archaeological Sciences or other classical antiquity or geoscience subjects (or comparable). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 21.08.2026 (German degree); 01.05.2026 to 21.08.2026 (international degree); summer semester 2027: 01.12.2026 to 26.02.2027 (German degree); 01.11.2026 to 26.02.2027 (international degree).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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