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Prehistory / Geoarchaeology (Master of Arts / Master of Science)
| Official titel | Prähistorische Archäologie/ Geoarchäologie |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Arts/ Science (M.A./ M.Sc.) |
| Program length | 4 semesters / 2 years (120 ECTS points) |
| Start | winter and summer semester |
| Language of instruction | German |
The objective of the Prehistory / Geoarchaeology Master's program is to acquire in-depth knowledge in a variety of fields of prehistorical archeology, as well as scientific methods and discipline-specific working methods. The early portions of human history are studied during this program, primarily based on material relics. The field of work of prehistorical archeology includes eras and spaces whose history is primarily developed by archaeological finds.
Major topics
Including the Master thesis, a total of six modules must be completed in the Prehistory / Geoarchaeology program, of which modules 3 to 5 are thematically aligned training units. Of these, students can complete two modules of their choice.
The following modules are offered:
- Study focus I: Prehistoric economical and social structures
- Study focus II: Prehistoric settlement
- Study focus III: Ritual and religion in prehistoric times
Objectives
The Master program is aligned with the professional prospects of a changing labor market. It enables a career in research institutes, museums, universities, and in the preservation of historical monuments, and also opens up access to new professional fields (journalism, tourism, cultural administration and management, publishing, private archeology, etc.).
Admission requirements
Required university degree A degree in the Archaeological Sciences BA program, Geography or a comparable degree in another domestic or foreign university, with a grade of at least "satisfactory" (3.0).
In addition, at least 24 CP in the field of archaeological or geoscientific disciplines must be demonstrated.
The Examination Board may combine admission with the condition that additional coursework and/or examinations of a maximum of 12 CP are completed in order to catch up on the necessary basic knowledge of archaeological or geographical methods and specialist concepts. In this case, the course may be extended accordingly.
Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission German Skills:
DSH 2
Other language Skills:- English (Level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages")
- an additional modern foreign language Level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
If the required language skills are not acquired by the time of admission, admission is granted with the condition that they will be certified by re-registration for the 2rd semester.
Admission Mode Direct admission is granted with complete fulfillment of the admission requirements. Who can answer questions?
Technical questions about your application
Content-related questions about the program
Prof. Dr. Felix Teichner
Prehistory Seminar,
Biegenstraße 11
35032 Marburg
Tel.: +49 6421/28 22397
Email: felix.teichner@staff.uni-marburg.deFormal questions about your application
In case of formal questions about the application, please contact Master's Coordination with your application number (if available) at master@uni-marburg.de.
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