MA Ur- und Frühgeschichte (single-subject) at University of Rostock

Programme overview

Research- and practice-oriented single-subject Master in Prehistory and Early History (Ur- und Frühgeschichte) preparing directly for common career fields, deepening knowledge to develop a differentiated picture of ancient cultures, especially of the Baltic Sea region.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät | Duration: 4 semesters (2 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; an extensive elective-compulsory area with free choice of neighbouring ancient-studies and environmental disciplines, and practice modules in archaeological fieldwork, underwater archaeology and museum work.

Career pathways

Work in cultural life (public relations, museums, tourism, continuing education) and above all in archaeological ground-monument preservation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). First degree in ancient studies (at least 180 credit points) or an equivalent one; English at B2 for all students. International applicants: German B2 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-rostock.de/studium/deutsche-studieninteressierte/einschreibung/

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