Program Overview
The Quaternary Archaeology and Human Evolution (Erasmus Mundus) at Universitat Rovira I Virgili is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, Spanish, Catalan 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 Quaternary Archaeology and Human Evolution (Erasmus Mundus) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain 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, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 5,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,158 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Tarragona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Quaternary Archaeology and Human Evolution (Erasmus Mundus) 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
- [\'Computer Science and Statistics Applied to Archaeology\', \'Geology of the Quaternary\', \'Prehistory of Asia and Oceania\', \'Prehistory in Europe\', \'Prehistory in Africa\', \'Excavation and Record Methods in Quaternary Archaeology\', \'Human Paleocology\', \'Epistemology and the Theory of Knowledge in Archaeology\', \'Human Evolution\', "Master\'s Thesis", "Final Master\'s Project"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission qualifications
A degree in chemistry, physics, biology, biochemistry, geology, history, art history, humanities, anthropology, geography and study of the preservation and restoration of cultural property, with a specialisation in archaeological materials or in areas related to the above and to this master\'s degree.
Specific documentation
As well as the compulsory documentation required for pre-enrolment to the programme, students must also submit the following documents:
- Proof of mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
- Proof of knowledge of basic ICT skills
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,158 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,520 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,158 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Rovira I Virgili 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 Universitat Rovira I Virgili
Universitat Rovira I Virgili
southern Catalonia, Spain
University of Rovira i Virgili is located in the Catalan cities of Tarragona, Reus, Tortosa Vila-seca, el Vendrell and Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain). Its name is in honor of Antoni Rovira i Virgili.
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120