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Best for students fascinated by material culture, heritage interpretation and the link between past artefacts and present society. Trade-off: broader humanities focus means less emphasis on large-scale fieldwork than some specialised archae
Tuition · Intl
↗€17,500
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗10
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S:F ratio
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Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
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About this program
Bring the past to life! Are you curious about the role of archaeological heritage in our society? Do you want to know what an archaeological find can tell you about the person who used it? Do you find it challenging to roll up your sleeves?
In the Bachelor’s Archaeology, you investigate the significance of archaeological artefacts and their impact on the present. You conduct research into the remains of all kinds of cultures, both in the classroom and in the field.
Five reasons to choose Archaeology at VU Amsterdam
* Focus on the whole of Europe: the Mediterranean region as well as central and western Europe.
* The ideal combination of study and fieldwork placements in the Netherlands, Italy and Greece.
* VU Amsterdam and the UvA have combined their knowledge and expertise in a unique collaboration.
* You can specialise in periods and areas that match your interests.
* All lectures are in the centre of Amsterdam.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ArtsField area: Language & CultureSector: Kunst en CultuurCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLecture
About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Living in Amsterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€700/mo
Monthly total
€1,000–€2,000
Cost of living
High
Population
873k
Bustling, international, and culturally rich. Amsterdam balances historic charm with modern innovation. The city is bike-friendly, walkable, and offers endless opportunities for exploration and networking.
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
First year
- A Cultural History of the Ancient World 1: The Near East and the Greek World
- What is Archaeology?
- A Cultural History of the Ancient World 2: The Hellenistic World, Italy and Rome
- Archeological Sources
- Environmental Archeology
- Historical Sources
- Archaeology of Prehistoric and Roman Europe
- Archaeology and Society
- Archaeology of Medieval Europe and the Early Modern World
- Field School 1
Year 260 ECTS
Second year
- Archaeology and the City
- Science in Archaeology
- Archaeology of Cult
- Philosophy of the Humanities (ACASA)
- Digital Archaeology
- Past and Present: Critical Approaches to Antiquity and Archaeological Heritage
- Theory in Archaeology
- ACASA Excursion
- Archaeological Materials in Context
- Field School 2
Year 360 ECTS
Third year
- Minor
- Death and Commemoration
- Lieux de Mémoire
- Bachelor thesis
180 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Archeologie69%
Archeologie (research)25%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Women among first-years71%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO) via Studiekeuzedatabase
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Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 92
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