Program Overview
The Prehistoric Archaeology at Aarhus University is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Danish over 18 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 Prehistoric Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English, Danish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aarhus, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Prehistoric 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
- Theoretical Perspectives 10 ECTS
- Scandinavian Archaeology I 10 ECTS
- Scandinavian Archaeology II 10 ECTS
- Archaeological Data Analysis 20ECTS
- Archaeological Data Analysis 20 ECTS
- Profile 30 ECTS
- Masters Thesis 30 ECTS
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Access to the Master\xc2\xb4s Programme in Prehistoric Archaeology requires successful completion of a BA degree with at least 45 ECTS within the field of Prehistoric Archaeology, including studies of prehistoric culture and archaeological research methods.
Language requirements:
- In 2011 and 2012: Danish at level A.
- From 2013: English language qualifications comparable to an \'English B level\' in the Danish upper secondary school (\'gymnasium\').
English language qualifications comparable to an \'English B level\' in Denmark can be documented as follows:
- TOEFL test results of at least 560 (paper-based test) or 83 (internet-based test)
The Aarhus University TOEFL code is 8935The Aarhus School of Business TOEFL code is 7993The AU-IBT (Institute of Business and Technology in Herning) TOEFL code is 8607The test result must not be more than two years old - IELTS test with a minimum score of 6.5 points
The test result must not be more than two years old - Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CEA)
- "C1 level" obtained by examination from a CEFR-validated English language course.
- English-taught entrance examination (upper secondary school/high school) or Bachelors degree
- English language qualifications obtained through at least 210 hours of English lessons (1 hour = 60 minutes) in a non-Danish entrance examination. You must ask your upper secondary school/high school to provide documentation for the total number of English lessons/hours you have received during your final three upper secondary/high school years. You are required to enclose a copy of your upper secondary/high school certificate, including course and examination descriptions of your English language course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aarhus 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 Aarhus University
Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus University (Danish: Aarhus Universitet) is a major public research university in Aarhus, Denmark. It’s one of the country’s leading institutions for higher education, known for academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, Danish
- Duration 18 months