Classical Archaeology, Master 1 subject

  • Which scientific methods does archaeology apply to investigate the material legacies of past civilisations?
  • How are objects and monuments of past cultures analysed and classified within a cultural and historical context?
  • Which functions do object and monuments have within their respective cultures and which conclusions regarding those cultures and their societies may be drawn from them?
  • How does one research and analyse past cultures?

Steckbrief

Abschluss
Master of Arts
Beginn
Winter- und Sommersemester
Dauer
4 Semester
Unterrichtssprache
German
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

Worum geht's?
Dieser Studiengang ist einzigartig, weil ...
students have the chance to deepen the archaeology and ancient studies competencies acquired in the B.A. course by choosing individual subjects pertaining to the Greco-Roman history. The degree course ensures highest academic quality by integrating interdisciplinary and workplace-oriented training.
Er bietet eine Vertiefung in den Bereichen ...
  • Understanding of the sites and cultural heritage of the Greco-Roman world
  • Genesis and evolution of ancient art and other categories of archaeological finds
  • Understanding of historical and heritage-related contexts using the example of ancient cultures
  • Problems of ancient eras and the material tradition thereof
  • Categories, media, functions, techniques, contexts, forms and styles
  • Autonomous compilation of and reflexion on current scientific position
  • Careers in archaeology
Zu wem passt's?
Wer diesen Studiengang studieren möchte,
have:
  • considerable interest in historical and heritage-related issues
  • basic knowledge in an archaeology and history-related discipline
  • the ability of communicating complex contents orally and in writing
  • idealism coupled with high frustration tolerance

enjoy:

  • critical discourse regarding the material legacies of Greco-Roman civilisations
  • communicating and transferring knowledge
  • developing individual research positions

struggle through:

  • a plethora of archaeological finds from various excavation sites and various eras and cultures
  • comprehensive foreign-language (e.g. English, French, Italian and Turkish) literature
  • preparing written papers and oral presentations
Dieser Studiengang ist für Absolvent*innen der folgenden Fächer geeignet
  • Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Science studies
Wer einen Abschluss in diesem Studiengang hat, arbeitet häufig
  • at universities and in academia in general
  • in museum and exhibition management
  • in heritage protection
  • in adult education and tourism
  • in arts administration
Und sonst?
Ein Praktikum ...

is recommended. It is done during the degree course.
Dauer: min. 4 weeks

Ein Auslandsaufenthalt ... is recommended. It is done in the 2nd-3rd semester.
Dauer: 1-2 semesters
Wer hilft?
Academic advisory office

Prof. Dr. Bärbel Morstadt

Building, Room: Am Bergbaumuseum 31, Raum 0.3.5.

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22527

E-mail: baerbel.morstadt@rub.de

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Archäologie

Building, Room: Am Bergbaumuseum 31, Raum 1.1.1b

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-23382

E-mail: fs-archaeologie@rub.de

Website Fachschaft

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