Prehistoric archaeology / geoarchaeologyfull time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Marburg

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Archaeology

Focus

Prehistoric Economic and Social Structures, Prehistoric Settlement Systems, Cult and Religion in Prehistoric Times

Target group

Graduates with a grade of at least 'satisfactory' (3.0) who have completed the BA course 'Archaeological Sciences' or a comparable degree at another German or international university.

Annotation

The aim of the Master's degree programme Prehistoric Archaeology / Geoarchaeology is to acquire in-depth knowledge in various areas of prehistoric archaeology as well as scientific methods and subject-specific working methods. In this course of study, the early stages of human history are studied, primarily on the basis of material relics. The field of prehistoric archaeology / geoarchaeology covers epochs and spaces whose history is primarily revealed through archaeological finds. Including the Master's thesis, a total of six modules must be completed in the degree programme Prehistoric Archaeology / Geoarchaeology, of which modules 3 to 5 are thematic or focal training units. From this, students can complete two modules of their choice. The following modules are offered: - Key Area I: Prehistoric economic and social structures - Key area II: Prehistoric settlements - Specialisation III: Cult and religion in prehistoric times

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Lecture period
  • 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
  • 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2025)
Winter semester (2025/2026)

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

There are currently no tuition fees in the state of Hesse!

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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