Palaeoecology

Specialisation of: Archaeology
Degree: Master of Sciene in Archaeology
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60805
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Ecological Studies focuses on a variety of palaeo-zoological and palaeo-botanical topics, ranging in age from the Palaeolithic to the historical periods.

Programme

Structure of the master programme

The master programme in Archaeology consists of a general part, two specialisations of your choice (15 ects each), one elective course and the thesis. The thesis subject is chosen within the first specialisation.

5 ects: Advanced methods and theory (general course)
15 ects: Specialisation I: Palaeoecology
15 ects: Specialisation II: choose any other specialisation from the list below
5 ects: Supporting discipline (subsidiary course)
20 ects: Thesis

Total: 60 ects

Specialisations

For a list of specialisations, please see the Archaeology programme page .

Detailed programme information

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

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