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Vor- und Frühgeschichtliche Archäologie (Nebenfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Prehistoric and Early Historical Archaeology at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Minor subject giving insight into the content and methods of prehistoric and early historical archaeology, from the emergence of humans in the Palaeolithic to the Early Middle Ages.

Faculty: Fachbereich 06 History and Cultural Studies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; minor subject (Nebenfach), only in combination with a major; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Cultures over time and archaeological methods in theory and practice.

Career pathways

Methods competence for work in state administrations, museums and related fields.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; no specific prerequisite. A major subject must be chosen; cannot be combined with Archaeological Sciences (major), Classical Archaeology (minor) or Christian Archaeology and Byzantine Art History (minor). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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