Master i arkeologi och antikens historia
2 year Master's programme: Archaeology - Theory and Practice
This programme is specifically designed to meet the demands within research, field archaeology and cultural heritage activities. It offers students the opportunity to specialise in one of the four areas of study offered by the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History: Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Classical
Archaeology and Ancient History, and Historical Osteology. The programme is designed so as to combine the theoretical, methodological and practical aspects of these areas of study. It serves as a preparation for doctoral studies in the discipline and also helps students develop knowledge, understanding and skills that are in demand in contract archaeology, cultural heritage management and the museum sector. It also emphasises the development of transferable skills which are relevant in the labour market at large, such skills are, for example, critical thinking and the ability to reflect, written and oral communication, the management of information technology, problem solving, information retrieval, project work and the ability to analyse and make syntheses of extensive problem areas.
Programme Structure
- Compulsory courses are marked with a black star.
- Blue text means the course is taught in English.
- 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 are given this 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.
The programme comprises two years of study. Two courses are compulsory: Field Archaeology and Landscape Interpretation (30 credits) and the Master’s thesis (30 credits). During the remaining two terms of study, the students select courses offered by the Department of Archaeology or other faculties/departments. A total amount of 30 credits from outside the department is accepted. The Department of Archaeology offers a number of optional courses each term comprising either 15 or 30 credits. These courses give students the opportunity to specialise in key areas within the four areas of study at the department and are closely associated with the research carried out within the department. Examples of these courses include the Archaeology of social identities, the Archaeology of Religion, and Digital archaeology.
The compulsory course Field Archaeology and Landscape Interpretation provides students with in-depth practical experience of cultural heritage activities, archaeological excavations, the archaeology of buildings and all the relevant aspects of field archaeology, such as the inventory, management, documentation and communication of archaeological findings.
The Master’s thesis is written on a subject relevant to one of the four areas of study at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History. Students are expected to work independently with a selected problem area, and to acquire in-depth insights into theoretical and methodological aspects as well as applications of them. The programme is intended to prepare for doctoral studies but also for tasks that require the ability to make presentations orally and in writing. Through dealing with a specific issue, the student acquires specialist knowledge in the field of study and the ability to produce scholarly texts.
Admission Requirements
The programme is intended for students who have a degree of Bachelor specialising in one of the areas of Archaeology, Historical Archaeology, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History or Historical Osteology. Students with a degree from another university need to document that they have completed equivalent studies. Students applying from outside the Nordic countries must provide documentation of their proficiency in English (see admission requirements at www.lu.se/english). The selection criteria for admission to the programme are academic qualifications and a letter of intent sent to the Head of Studies at the department.
How to apply
Visit www.universityadmissions.se to apply. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before the final application date. State in no more than 300 words why you want to attend this programme and what research interests you have. More information on the application procedure is available at: All you need to know.
Arkeologi - teori och praktik
Masterprogrammet vänder sig till studenter med en kandidatexamen som har ett av institutionens fyra ämnen som huvudämne (antikens kultur och samhällsliv, arkeologi, historisk arkeologi, historisk osteologi) eller motsvarande kunskaper för studenter från andra universitet. Utbildningen avser att ge den studerande en solid utbildning i ämnenas teori, metodik och praktik.
Programmet består av olika specialkurser, en kurs i praktisk arkeologi samt ett examensarbete. Specialkurserna har formen av moduler om 15 eller 30 högskolepoäng. Bland kurserna kan nämnas sådana som behandlar religionsarkeologi, arkeologi och social identitet, digital arkeologi med GIS, GPS, laserscanning, 3D-modellering samt Virtual Reality i teori och praktik och etiska aspekter inom arkeologin. I utbildningen ingår en halv termins praktikkurs på exempelvis museum, antikvarisk myndighet eller annan kulturinstitution. Dessa kurser avser att ge fördjupade kunskaper inom centrala delar av huvudområdet. De anknyter i hög grad till den forskning som bedrivs inom institutionen.
Den praktiska kursen är på 30 högskolepoäng och inbegriper bl.a. utgrävningar, inventeringar, praktisk byggnadsarkeologi, materialhantering, rapportarbete och förmedlingsverksamhet. Även kulturarvsfrågor är en integrerad del av denna kurs.
Examensarbetet är på 30 högskolepoäng och skrivs inom ett av institutionens fyra ämnen. Här kommer den studerande att självständigt bearbeta ett valt problemområde, vilket innebär fördjupade insikter i teoretiska och metodiska aspekter samt tillämpning av dem. Genom bearbetning av ett specifikt problem kommer studenten också att tillägna sig specialiserade kunskaper inom ämnet.
Masterprogrammet startar höstterminer. Vid ansökan från svenska studenter krävs inget "Letter of Intent", en avsiktsförklaring om varför man vill läsa masterprogrammet. Detta gäller bara internationella studenter.
De som kommer direkt från kandidatnivå och inte har fått de formella handlingarna som visar avklarad kurs då man söker till masterprogrammet skall visa upp dessa vid kursstart.
Sidansvarig: Torbjörn Ahlström Webbansvarig: Susanne Gustafsson
Ansvarig enhet: Institutionen för Arkeologi och antikens historia
Uppdaterad: 2012-04-29