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Archaeology

Master’s programme

Faculty of Humanities

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Intensive and individual supervision

A distinctive feature of the master’s programme in Archaeology is that it is possible to write a master’s theses on a wide range of topics with individualised supervision, and it offers opportunities to gain practical experience that will prepare you to lead archaeological projects in the future.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

Key characteristics for working as an archaeologist are flexibility, willingness to work and study hard, communication skills, ability to work in a team and on your own initiative; you should also enjoy reading and formulating texts. You should have no hesitation about working in the field and staying abroad for long periods. You also need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

Archaeology at the University of Graz

You will extend your knowledge of classical and Roman provincial archaeology (Greek, Roman Italian, the Roman provinces), and of the archaeology of ancient civilisations (4th to 2nd century BCE, the Middle East and the Aegean), prehistory and ancient history, and historical archaeology. Once you have completed this master’s degree you will be allowed to undertake independent archaeological fieldwork.

Institute Curriculum

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Master's Plus

Even more future? With the new master’s modules, you can turn your master’s programme into a Master’s Plus. To be exact, this means that in two semesters you can work intensively on a future topic of your choice – be it communications, digitalization, entrepreneurship or pecebuilding and climate change.

Master's Plus

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Philosophy

The Doctoral Programme of Philosophy allows you to broaden your research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of our master’s programme you will be able to work in museums, exhibitions, libraries, archives and publishing; surveying; the art world, cultural management, tourism or the media sector. You will also be qualified to lead archaeological fieldwork projects, to start up specialist companies or associations in this subject area, and to undertake subject-specialist work e.g. at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the Austrian Archaeological Institute or the Federal Monuments Authority Austria.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Master's Plus
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Broad range of teaching and research options at an advanced level

Practical training both in Austria and abroad

Training digs, trips, practical experience on digs and in museums, and the possibility of paid work on research projects

Close links with related subject departments in

Ancient History, Classical Philology, Art History

„High-quality research projects and motivated teaching staff who encourage and support you in your own research activities: those were important factors for me and that’s why I chose Graz for my master’s. “

Regina