MA/MS in Archaeology: Applied Archaeology
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands•World Rank #109
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At Universiteit Leiden in Leiden, Netherlands, MA/MS in Archaeology: Applied Archaeology is offered as a master's degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,300 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
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Overview
The master's specialisation in Applied Archaeology offers you an academic programme to start your professional career in archaeology.
This unique specialisation is a collaboration of Leiden University and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.
Applied Archaeology will teach you:
- How to execute critical and reflective research in a professional context;
- To develop a sense of how archaeology and heritage management are intertwined;
- How to apply prospective and excavation methods and give professional advice on the results of (prospective) research;
- To take into account the academic, societal, ethical and financial considerations of a project;
- How to present archaeological information to a variety of stakeholders;
- The best ways to contribute to societal debates and to the future of archaeology.
You will not merely be an archaeology student at our Faculty; you will be part of a lively, multifaceted and international community. Through direct and personal access to researchers experienced in archaeology and heritage you will improve your archaeological skill set, while forming and expanding your academic perspective on archaeological techniques. The MA Applied Archaeology offers a perfect blend of theory and practice.
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Frequently asked questions
Universiteit Leiden awards a Master's Degree in the field of Humanities & Cultural Studies on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 1 year.
Tuition for international students is EUR 22,300 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
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