Prehistoric Farming Communities (research)

Specialisation of: Archaeology (research)
Degree: Master of Arts in Archaeology (research)
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60133
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Prehistoric Farming Communities is a specialisation of the Research Master’s in Archaeology. The research master’s is an advanced two-year postgraduate programme with an even higher research component than the regular master’s programme and excellent scope for individual student initiative.

Programme

Structure of the research master programme

Year 1:

5 ects: Advanced methods and theory (general course)
5 ects: Teaching assistance
5 ects: Workshops
25 ects: Specialisation courses
5 ects: Multidisciplinary research (subsidiary course)
15 ects: Thesis 1st year

Total: 60 ects

Year 2:

5 ects: Epistemology of Archaeology (general course)
5 ects: Teaching assistance
5 ects: Workshops
20 ects: Specialisation courses
5 ects: Multidisciplinary research (subsidiary course)
20 ects: Thesis 2nd year

Total: 60 ects

Detailed programme

For detailed specialisation programmes (specialisation courses, ects, etc.), see the e-study guide.

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