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University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg) Freiburg im Breisgau
Archäologische Wissenschaften (Archaeological Sciences) is a Master of Arts at the University of Freiburg, taught in German over 4 semesters with 120 credits, with entry in the winter or summer semester. It deepens the study of material evidence from European prehistory to the early modern period: you develop research questions, interpret finds and critically assess archaeological interpretations. You specialise in an archaeological sub-discipline such as prehistoric and early historical, classical, provincial Roman or Byzantine archaeology, complemented by art history, anthropology and history. Practical training includes excavations, museum work, workshops and site excursions. Graduates can work in museums, heritage management, research, exhibitions and public engagement, or go on to a doctorate. You need German at B2, English at B2 and another modern language at A2.
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(1) Admission to the Master of Arts in Archaeological Sciences program in one of the four disciplines of Prehistoric and Early History Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Provincial Roman Archaeology, and Byzantine Archaeology is open to applicants who:
1\. have obtained a first degree from a German university in a bachelor's program with a focus corresponding to the intended discipline of the master's program or in an equivalent degree program of at least three years at a German or foreign university that meets the qualifying requirements specified in paragraph 2,
2\. have knowledge of German and English that corresponds to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and
3\. have knowledge of another relevant modern foreign language that corresponds to at least level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
(2) The applicant must provide evidence that, as part of the university studies leading to the first degree (paragraph 1, no. 1), they have successfully completed courses totaling at least 40 ECTS credits in at least one and no more than two of the following subjects: Prehistoric and Early History Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Provincial Roman Archaeology, and Byzantine Archaeology. The Admissions Committee will decide on the recognition of credits comparable to those required under sentence 1.
Language requirements: German B2; English B2
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