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Master' Degree Pre- and Protohistory



The Master's degree programme in Pre- and Protohistory can be studied in both the 1-subject and the 2-subject model.

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

Start: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Language of instruction: usually German

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 knowledge and skills acquired in an archaeological B.A. degree programme are deepened through individual specialisation in the field of prehistoric cultures. A strong professional practice with cooperating institutions contributes to the education at an academic level.



It offers a specialisation in the areas of...

  • knowledge of places and monuments of prehistoric cultures
  • independent development and reflection of current scientific positions
  • problems of prehistoric epochs and their material heritage
  • archaeological professions (preservation of archaeological monuments)

  • conditions of origin, functional, social and cultural-historical contexts as well as expressive intentions of artefacts
  • genres, media, functions, techniques, contexts, forms and styles
  • deepening cultural-historical contexts using the example of ancient cultures


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:

  • critically examining the material legacy of past civilisations in the seminar and on site,
  • communicating and imparting knowledge, developing 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 composition of written papers and oral forms of presentation
  • in museums and exhibitions
  • in the preservation of archaeological monuments
  • at universities and other higher education 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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