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| Application Deadline: | June 1; March 1 (Non EU) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 578 | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | Dutch English | ||
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The fascination for archaeology is possibly as old as humankind itself, and the growth of this interdisciplinary science is boundless … if you have been bitten by the bug, then make archaeology your proper career! Our programme allows you to specialize and participate in different areas of international research. We will also prepare you for all the aspects of professional practice on and off the field.
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The Master of Archaeology programme is aimed at Flemish and international students with basic archaeological and historical knowledge of the areas and periods studied. Fieldwork experience is also indispensable.
You are required to have:
* Thorough knowledge of archaeological methods, theory, and practice
* Basic knowledge of archaeological data and background, and the latest (methodological) developments in prehistory, the Classical period, Egypt, and the Ancient Near East
* Acquaintance with the interdisciplinarity of this study area, with the relation between humanity, environment, and cultural context as a focus point • Previous fieldwork experience (at least thirty days) consisting of survey, excavation, registration, and interpretation of data
* Basic knowledge and previous experience of research methodology and the ability to demonstrate your research abilities in writing
* Basic knowledge of ICT - previous experience with GIS systems is a plus
* Sufficient knowledge of English allowing you to take the courses of the English programme, to take part in a student colloquium, and to present your research both orally and in writing
You will be able to specialize in the archaeology of prehistory, Egypt and the Near East, and Classical antiquity. Special attention will also be paid to interdisciplinarity. You will learn to present and defend your own research to your fellow students orally and in writing. Moreover, the programme enables you to build upon your practical experience in a coordinating or managerial role.
Career prospects
As a graduate of the Master of Archaeology programme, you will be a highly qualified (field) archaeologist with knowledge of the various aspects of professional life, ranging from literature search and prospecting to excavating, analysing, and publishing results. You will also be able to play a managerial or coordinating role in excavations at home and abroad. As a young researcher, you will additionally be prepared for a career in the academic world. Furthermore, you will have developed sufficient practical and general skills to take up managerial responsibilities in scientific and scholarly institutions, cultural centres, government institutions, or business. Your critical spirit and ability to solve problems, acquired from the programme, will also be assets for a career in the media, journalism, the arts, cultural tourism, and education.
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Objectives and exit qualifications
By the end of the program, the student will have acquired:
- a specialized knowledge of different archaeological domains and related research.
- a thorough knowledge of archaeological practice and theory.
- the ability to direct or coordinate fieldwork (as a trench supervisor) in Belgium and abroad, and the ability to interpret the generated data.
- the ability to reflect on complex (interdisciplinary) archaeological topics and to contextualize case studies, thus reflecting on the subject area itself.
- the ability to address, formulate and research an archaeological problem: apply archaeological methods to the source material, process literature in a critical manner, formulate a research proposal and describe research paths, critically evaluate data and communicate research results (written and spoken). The student should be able to make a contribution to the discipline.
- the competence to tackle and discuss social issues, based on solid arguments.
- the ability to present research and take part in an (international) colloquium.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Direct access:
- Bachelor of (Arts in) Archaeology
- Bachelor of (Arts in) History, with specialisation in Archaeology
- Bachelor of Arts in de archeologie
- Bachelor of Arts in de geschiedenis: afstudeerrichting oudheid: archeologie
- Bachelor of Arts in de taal- en regiostudies: Oude Nabije Oosten, afstudeerrichting archeologie
Students with a degree other than those mentioned above are required to submit a file showing substantial academic background in the field of study. In addition to the documents specified by the University's International Office (cf. the file should contain:- certified course descriptions in Afrikaans, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese or Spanish;- proof of proficiency to CEFR level C1 in English, viz. an IELTS score of at least 6.5, or a TOEFL score of at least 580 (paper-based test), 237 (computer-based test), or 92 (internet-based test). Candidates may also submit a certificate stating that the language used in the preparatory training was English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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