For best experience please turn on javascript and use a modern browser!
You are using a browser that is no longer supported by Microsoft. Please upgrade your browser. The site may not present itself correctly if you continue browsing.

Archaeology and Heritage (Archaeology)

Research Master
Compare programme

The innovative, interdisciplinary two-year Research Master's programme Archaeology and Heritage provides a strong theoretical and conceptual foundation in in heritage studies, archaeology and material culture, while crucially teaching you how these fields intersect in the past and present. We investigate the reciprocal relationships between objects and meanings, and the dynamics of memory, from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives.

Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time

Nov14
VU Master's Event: 14-11
Nov18
Master's Week: 18-24 Nov
Visit an open day or event
Why study Archaeology and Heritage at the UvA ?
This programme offers collaboration opportunities with prestigious heritage institutions in Amsterdam, including museums, archives, government bodies and commercial organisations, thus providing valuable research opportunities.

Partnerships

The integrated Archaeology and Heritage research programme is taught from the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thus providing real-world professional experience.

Amsterdam, UNESCO World Heritage

A wide range of ACASA fieldwork projects across Europe and the Mediterranean provide you with the opportunity to experience archaeology and heritage in action.

Fieldwork opportunities

The programme includes 42 ECTS of individual modules, including electives and tutorials, allowing you to choose your personal interests.

Choose your interests

Is Archaeology and Heritage right for you?

  1. You are interested in expanding your knowledge of archaeology and heritage, alongside a willingness and curiosity to integrate academic research with practical skills.
  2. You are eager to conduct independent research, adept at formulating research questions, collecting material, applying theory and crafting a thesis.
  3. You are enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about how archaeology and heritage can make a difference to the contemporary world.
What does this programme entail?
What does this programme entail?

This video explains what the Master’s in Archaeology are about. Students of these programmes also share their experiences with you.

Facts & Figures
Degree programme
Research MA Archaeology
Type
Regular study programme
Mode
Full-time
Credits
120 ECTS, 24 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
CROHO code
60133
Location
University Quarter