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Archaeology (Research)

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Tuition EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Leiden, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Archaeology (Research) at Leiden 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 (Research) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leiden, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Archaeology (Research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Archaeological Heritage in a Globalising World (research)
  2. Bioarchaeology (research)
  3. Human Origins (research)
  4. Prehistoric Farming Communities in Northwestern Europe (research)
  5. Religion and Society in Native American Cultures (research)
  6. The Transformation of the Roman World (research)
  7. Town and Country in the Mediterranean Region and the Near East (research)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Process
The specific academic entry requirements are provided with each programme. The minimum requirement for admission to any master\xc2\x92s programme are:
  • BA or BSc degree (or equivalent) with good results from a recognised University.
  • Proficiency in English, to be demonstrated by an appropiate test.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Leiden 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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