Archaeology

Are you interested in developing a future-proof and solid skill-set in archaeological method and theory? Do you want to combine your archaeological interests with current societal issues such as climate change and migration? Do you want to learn how to write a peer-reviewed article on archaeology?

Our two-year Research Master’s (ReMA) programme provides the progressive and practical training early-career archaeologists need in a changing field. This programme is designed with present-day societal challenges and opportunities in mind--including, but not limited to climate change, structural social inequality and migration. You can combine archaeological theory with any of the following specializations, including:

• human osteology,
• archaeobotany,
• zooarchaeology,
• archaeometry,
• digital archaeology,
• ethnoarchaeology and
• heritage studies.

Additionally, you have access to our laboratories, reference collections, and expertise. Our instructors carry out cutting-edge research around the world--in Europe, the Near East, the Mediterranean, the Arctic and southern Africa to investigate past identities, migrations, technology, climate adaptation and societal resilience. Through structured seminars and tutorials you co-design with our researchers, you will develop essential skills in laboratory methods/techniques, academic writing and outreach