Archaeology: Archaeology of North Western Europe

The Master's programme Archaeology of North Western Europe covers the period from the Late Iron Age into the Early Modern period.

The Master's programme Archaeology of North Western Europe covers the period from the Late Iron Age into the Early Modern period. The two specialisations in this programme are Late Iron Age and Roman archaeology of North Western Europe and Medieval and Early Modern archaeology. Both specialisations are closely connected to current research in the Netherlands and in the city of Amsterdam in particular. ACASA: Archaeology in Amsterdam The University of Amsterdam (UvA) and VU University Amsterdam (VU) offer a joint Master's in Archaeology via the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA). This pooling of resources means you will have the choice between various course packages, as well as the opportunity to specifically prepare yourself for a professional career, be it in commercial archaeology, policy archaeology or academic research. You will attend lectures at both the UvA and the VU.

Types of teaching (in year 1):

• theory: 30%
• practice: 0%
• self study: 70%

Programme internationalization:

• Studying abroad is optional.

This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.

Written request: Students can apply from 1 December until 1 April by filling out the digital application form and uploading the necessary documents via the website of the Graduate School for Humanities (www.gsh.uva.nl). Previous education: The Master's in Classics is open to all students with a Bachelor's diploma from the UvA or the VU, or a recognised equivalent from another accredited university in: - Greek and Latin language and culture - Latin language and culture - Ancient Studies (VU) The level of the Bachelor's diploma from a foreign higher education institution must be equal to three years of Dutch university education (to be judged by the Examinations Board). Additional language requirements:Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A2Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B1IELTS overall band: 7IELTS listening: 7IELTS reading: 7IELTS writing: 7IELTS speaking: 7TOEFL internet based: 100 English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test: 100

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Accreditation

Accredited by: NVAO in: The Netherlands