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MA Prehistory and Early Archaeology at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

Degree programme options: Joint Honours MA in Prehistory and Early Archaeology (42 C); module packages: Prehistory and Early Archaeology as MA minor subjects (36 C/18 C) Note for international applicants: For the enrolment at the Faculty of Humanities certified proficiency in German language is required!

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

The Master's programme in Prehistory and Early Archaeology comprises five compulsory modules („Cultural History I“, „Cultural History II“, „Settlement Archaeology“, „Topography“, „Advanced Field Internship“) that are supplemented with modules in the area of the key competencies.

Career pathways

Graduates of the subject „Prehistory and Early Archaeology“ find their primary fields of occupation in institutions for the preservation of historical monuments and in museums. To a certain extent there is also a demand for graduates from private excavation companies in Germany and abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application: application procedure (application to the faculty of humanities).

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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