Archaeology — theory and practice

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Special features of the programme: * Project-based learning
* Archaeological Field School at the Viking Age site of Uppåkra
* A wide range of courses with direct link to our professors current research projects, like Buildings as Archaeology, Digital Archaeology With Focus on GIS and Virtual Reality.

Career prospectsAfter graduating from this programme you will have the archaeological training, documented experience and the teamwork skills that you need to gain employment within the cultural heritage sector, as a museum curator or as a field archaeologist.

Programme Structure * Compulsory courses are marked with red.
* All courses, except ARKN03 Work placement, are taught in English. (ARKN03 Work placement is intended for Swedish speaking students since we only can organize internship in Sweden.)
* During semester 2 and 3 optional courses can be chosen among the advanced courses offered. Contact the Study Counselor for information on which optional courses that are given this semester. Note that not all courses shown below are taught every semester.
* Studies abroad can be done during semester 2 and 3 after authorization by the Director of Studies and application procedures.
* It is important to apply to the courses in a way that makes the course be included in the progamme.

Admission requirementsA degree of Bachelor specialising in one of the areas of Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History or Historical Osteology. English 6/English Course B.Selection criteriaBased on academic qualifications and a letter of intent. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

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Swedish Institute Study Scholarship:

The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly qualified students across two categories:

Category 1: Students from the following 12 developing countries: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Category 2: Students with citizenship from countries on the DAC list (note there are some exceptions).

Other Swedish Institute Scholarships:

* Visby Programme - Swedish Institute Baltic Sea Region
* Swedish Institute Scholarships for East Europe
* Swedish-Turkish Programme

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