Programs/Master/Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts

Master

Archaeology

University of Groningen•Groningen, NL•English

★ StudyPath verdict

7.5/10

Best for students seeking rigorous training in archaeological research methods and theory at a top Dutch university. Trade-off: limited public details on specific career outcomes and selectivity.

Tuition · Intl

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€19,900

EU: €2,694/year · click ↗

Duration

2 years

120 ECTS

Start

Sep 26

apply by May 26

Language

English

IELTS 6.5+

Accred.

NVAO

NL recognised

Admission

Open

no intake cap

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Min. English

6.5

IELTS required

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About this program

Master programme at University of Groningen (Groningen). Leads to Master of Arts. Field: Humanities, social sciences, communication and arts. Duration 2 years. 120 ECTS. Tuition €19,900/yr.

English120 ECTSMaster of ArtsFull-timeMaster

Teaching formats

Group discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationProjectResearchResearch proposal

About University of Groningen

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).

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Living in Groningen

Student cost of living

Rent · room

€450/mo

Monthly total

€800–€1,400

Cost of living

Medium

Population

234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations

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Curriculum

Course structure by year

Year 165 ECTS

Year 1

Archaeological Theory: Current Issues (10 EC)
Archaeology of the Anthropocene: Ecology and Society in the Archaeological Record (10 EC)
Archaeometry: Scientific Approaches to Material Culture (10 EC)
Landscape Archaeology: Europe's Settled Landscapes (10 EC)
Mortuary Archaeology: Death as a Mirror of Life (10 EC)
Research and Professional Skills in Archaeology (5 EC)
Flexible Component 1 (10 EC)
National Research School courses (10 EC)

Year 2100 ECTS

Year 2

Archaeological Theory: Current Issues ADVANCED (10 EC)
Archaeology of the Anthropocene: Ecology and Society in the Archaeological Record ADVANCED (10 EC)
Archaeometry: Scientific Approaches to Material Culture ADVANCED (10 EC)
Landscape Archaeology: Europe's Settled Landscapes ADVANCED (10 EC)
Mortuary Archaeology: Death as a Mirror of Life ADVANCED (10 EC)
Research and Professional Skills in Archaeology ADVANCED (5 EC)
Flexible Component 2 (10 EC)
Flexible Component 3 (5 EC)
National Research School courses (10 EC)
Research Master's thesis in Archaeology (30 EC)

120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗

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