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BA Ur- und Frühgeschichte at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor in Prehistory and Early History (Ur- und Frühgeschichte), studied as first or second subject, a branch of ancient studies dealing with the remains of wholly or mostly non-literate cultures, with a focus on northern Germany, Baltic Sea archaeology and early-historical research.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Lectures, seminars, exercises, excursions and placements; the first subject includes interdisciplinary elective areas.

Career pathways

Archaeologists work in teaching and research at universities, research institutes and museums, in ground-monument preservation or in excavation companies, usually with a Master's degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). No subject-specific requirements. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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