Program Overview
The Archaeology at Bilkent University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Turkey and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ankara, Turkey
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Academic Practices\', \'Issues in Archaeological Theory\', \'Research Directions for Anatolian Archaeology and Art\', \'Seminar\', "Master\'s Thesis", \'Classical Archaeology Restricted Elective\', \'Group I Restricted Electives (3)\', \'Group II Restricted Electives (2)\', \'Pre-Classical Archaeology Restricted Elective\', \'Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Issues in Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Pre-Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Issues in Pre-Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Issues in Conservation and Preservation\', \'Interpretation of Art Historical Materials\', \'Cultural Ecology\', \'Ethnoarchaeology\', \'Pre-Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Issues in Pre-Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Issues in Classical Art and Archaeology\', \'Readings in Near Eastern Archaeology\', \'Supervised Research in Near Eastern Archaeology\', \'Readings in Anatolian Archaeology\', \'Supervised Research in Anatolian Archaeology\', \'Problems in Medieval Art and Archaeology\', \'Medieval Art and Archaeology\', \'Issues in Medieval Art and Archaeology\', \'Introduction to Hittitology\', \'Hittite Grammar 1\', \'Hittite Texts I\', \'Ancient Greek I\', \'Ancient Greek II\', \'Ancient Greek III\', \'Ancient Greek IV\', \'Latin I\', \'Latin II\', \'Latin III\', \'Latin IV\', \'Readings From Greek/Latin Texts II\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to have an undergraduate major in archaeology, history of art, anthropology, or a related subject, and must demonstrate a proficiency in English.
Students from other disciplines are also eligible for the program, providing they remedy deficiencies in their academic background by completing a year of preparatory courses prior to beginning the Master\'s program. (Also refer to the ``Graduate Admissions\'\' section in the introduction of this catalog for the general graduate admission requirements.)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,464 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Bilkent University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Bilkent University
Bilkent University
Çankaya, Turkey
Bilkent University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months