MA Prehistory and Ancient History at Ruhr University Bochum

Prehistory and Ancient History at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it offers the chance of deepening the archaeological expertise and competencies acquired in the B.A. course by choosing a specialist subject focusing on prehistoric cultures. Moreover, affiliated institutions provide workplace-related training on a scientific level.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Understanding of the sites and cultural heritage of prehistoric cultures; Autonomous compilation and reflection of current scientific position; Problems of prehistoric eras and the material tradition thereof; Factors affecting development, functional, social and heritage-related contexts, plus informative intentions inherent to the artefacts; Categories, media, functions, techniques, contexts, forms and styles; Understanding of historical and heritage-related contexts using the example of ancient cultures; Careers in archaeology (heritage protection).

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in museum and exhibition management; in heritage protection; at universities and in academia in general; in adult education and tourism; in arts administration.

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