Program Overview
The Archaeology (Research) - Prehistoric Farming Communities in Northwestern Europe 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) - Prehistoric Farming Communities in Northwestern Europe 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeology (Research) - Prehistoric Farming Communities in Northwestern Europe programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
- An International Baccalaureeate diploma from a programme taught in English (or an IB diploma with English A)
- A diploma of secondary or higher education completed in Australia, Canada (with the exception of French taught programmes in Canada), Germany, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States or South Africa
- A diploma of an English-taught university degree programme completed at a Dutch research university
- A pre-university education (VWO) diploma
- A diploma of a university degree programme completed at a Dutch research university or a Dutch University of Applied sciences.
- IELTS 6.5, where each separate constituent score must be at least 6.0Academic modules only. Minimum overall score of 6.5.
- TOEFL (internet based) 90, where each separate constituent score must be at least 20. Original test results should be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service. The TOEFL institution code for Leiden University is 0504.
- Cambridge English Exam C2 Proficiency, or C1 Advanced (180), with a minimum score of 169 for each separate component.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- BA degree (or equivalent) in Archaeology or a relevant discipline, at a university.
- Average judicium of 7.5 over the past two years
- 8 or higher (on a scale from 1>poor to 10>excellent) for the BA thesis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
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.
About Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden 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 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
