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Archäologische Wissenschaften (M.A., 1-Fach) at University of Trier

University of Trier, Germany

Programme overview

The 1-subject consecutive Master of Arts in Archäologische Wissenschaften is offered by the subject Klassische und Provinzialrömische Archäologie. It is aimed at applicants with a relevant Bachelor's degree who want to study ancient ways of life through material remains. The main areas are classical archaeology, provincial Roman archaeology and geoarchaeology; excursions, teaching research projects and a professional-skills module provide practical experience.

Faculty: Fachbereich III  |  Department: Klassische Archäologie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; 1-Fach  |  Intake: Winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Classical archaeology, provincial Roman archaeology and geoarchaeology, with a free elective area (from deepening modules to programming and data analysis and heritage conservation), excursions, teaching research projects and a professional-skills module.

Career pathways

Cultural management, cultural policy, press and public relations, libraries and publishing, adult and youth education, business and marketing, scientific research, building and archaeological heritage conservation and field research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A relevant Bachelor's degree in archaeology or another subject of ancient studies (or equivalent) is required; the examination board decides on equivalence. Latinum is compulsory for registering the Master's thesis; missing language skills can be acquired in Classical Philology. Admission: no admission restriction (summer semester 2027 and winter semester 2027/28).

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-trier.de/studium/bewerbung

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