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Master's Degree Resource Archaeology and Archaeometry



The Master's degree programme in Resource Archaeology and Archaeometry can only be studied in a 1-subject model.

This degree programme is suitable for graduates of the following subjects: archaeology, history and several cultural studies subjects.

Start: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Language of instruction: German and English

Admission: not restricted

Admission requirements: compulsory counselling interview with the responsible academic advisor prior to enrolment/re-enrolment, knowledge of Latin and knowledge of two modern foreign languages. One of these should be English, the second another academically relevant foreign language.


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This degree programme is unique because...

the skills acquired in an archaeological or natural science B.A. degree programme are deepened through individual specialisation in the field of resource archaeology and archaeometry. Strong professional practice with co-operating institutions contributes to training at a scientific level.



It offers a specialisation in the areas of...

  • archaeological research into economic contexts
  • application of archaeometric methods
  • conservation, restoration, heritage
  • independent development and reflection of current scientific positions
  • problems of the economy and the extraction of raw materials from ancient cultures and their material heritage

  • conditions of origin, functional, social and cultural-historical contexts as well as expressive intentions of the artefacts
  • genres, functions, techniques, contexts
  • in-depth study of cultural-historical contexts using the example of ancient cultures
  • archaeological professions (research institutions)


you bring to the table:

  • basic historical and geographical knowledge,
  • good powers of observation,
  • curiosity about cultural-historical contexts and issues,
  • the willingness to independently research groups of monuments and to read numerous specialised texts,
  • the ability to present specialised content in oral and written form,
  • idealism, coupled with frustration tolerance

you enjoy:

  • critical examination of the material legacy of past civilisations in the seminar and on site,
  • communication and the transfer of knowledge, the development of own ideas

you can fight through:

  • the wealth of archaeological finds from many excavation sites from many eras and cultures,
  • extensive foreign-language literature (e.g. English, French, Spanish), the preparation of written papers and oral presentations
  • in museums and exhibitions
  • in the preservation of archaeological monuments
  • at universities and other higher education institutions
  • research institutions
  • in adult education and tourism
  • in cultural management

A work placement is part of the curriculum. Duration: at least 4 weeks

A stay abroad is recommended. It is completed in the 2nd-3rd semester. Duration: 1-2 semesters.
Partner universities: Numerous partner universities and institutes in Germany and abroad offer the opportunity to study abroad and change universities during the degree programme.


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