You can choose to study Archaeological Sciences either as a one-subject or as a two-subject Bachelor’s degree. In the first two semesters, students receive an introduction to archaeological methods, to scientific work, and to the individual sub-subjects (prehistory and early history, classical archaeology, Christian archaeology).

Course content:

• Orientation modules: Introduction
• Prehistoric archaeology
• Classical archaeology
• Christian archaeology
• Museum internship and documentation
• Survey and excavation work
• Field trips
• Bachelor’s thesis

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Archaeological Sciences is an undergraduate degree completed after three years of study (six semesters). However, many professional fields require a Master’s degree.

• Interest in past cultures
• Interest in historical issues and contexts
• A talent for detective work
• The willingness to hypothetically engage with lost objects and cultures
• Team skills

The combined course of study from its three sub-fields is in itself special, as it covers an unusually broad field of archaeology (if you consider the subjects that the University of Bamberg offers as part of our teaching alliance, then students can even study archaeology up to modern times). The degree program in Erlangen takes a particularly practical approach. With the two large publicly accessible teaching collections, students learn how to work in a museum, but also conduct research on and with original objects.

The wide range of methods and content covered in the degree program in Archaeological Sciences in Erlangen equips students well for careers in monument conservation, in museums and in research. At the current time, a doctoral degree is often required as a qualification on the job market.