B.A. in Archaeology

Bachelor's degree

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£ 6,880.13 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in EUR:

8,046 €

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    February

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Why do burial mounds have such special names? Why is there no primeval forest left in the Netherlands? What makes a jar containing coins and peppercorns such a revolutionary discovery?

In the Bachelor’s Archaeology, you investigate the significance of archaeological artefacts and their impact on the present. You conduct research into the remains of all kinds of cultures, both in the classroom and in the field.

During the Archaeology programme you analyse the origins of archaeological finds by studying the scholarly literature and conducting field research. You learn to pinpoint the age of an object using advanced scientific techniques, and you deepen your understanding of the lifestyle and environment of different groups of people. Archaeology opens up new worlds to you.

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Subjects

  • Greek
  • Archaeology
  • Construction
  • Construction Projects
  • Archaeological
  • Findings
  • Archaeological heritage
  • Bachelor’s Archaeology
  • Making roads
  • Expanding cities

Course programme

Curriculum

Bring the past to life

Are you intrigued by digging deep into the past? Do you like reading, and enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty? Are you interested in issues related to archaeological heritage

During the Bachelor’s Archaeology, you dive deep into the past and spend a lot of time outside doing fieldwork.

Expanding cities, making roads, laying railway tracks: construction projects abound in Europe. But before construction starts, archaeological research needs to be done. This means there is an enduring demand for archaeologists who can lead excavations and analyse the findings. Ultimately, archaeology is not only about the past, but also about the present. By thinking critically about the role of archaeological heritage in contemporary society.

The Bachelor’s pays attention to the study of earthenware, glass, metal and other materials, the relationship between people and the landscape and the presentation of research results in various media. The programme is unique in the Netherlands for its focus on the whole of Europe: both the Mediterranean area and Central and Western Europe, including naturally, the Netherlands and Amsterdam.

You acquire a strong foundation of knowledge about archaeology in Europe, then zoom in on the historical periods and geographical areas that interest you most. You take courses and work together with students from the other ACASA programmes: Ancient Studies and Greek & Latin Language & Culture. You also do fieldwork placements in the Netherlands, Italy and Greece.

The Archaeology programme is offered in collaboration between the two Amsterdam universities, VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam (UvA). All lectures are delivered on the UvA campus in the city centre, next to the Allard Pierson Museum.

Excursions, for example to Sicily, are also part of this programma.

The start date of this programme is September 1st.

First year

You acquire a solid foundation of historical knowledge and are introduced to different archaeological methods and techniques. The programme is structured in such a way that you can increasingly focus on your own interests. Because the Archaeology programme works closely with the Bachelor’s programmes in Ancient Studies and in Greek & Latin Language & Culture, the first year is broad in scope. You study the field of archaeology and learn about contemporary societies in Europe. You also delve into cultural history and sources since antiquity, in connection with the natural landscape. This year concludes with fieldwork, during which you are familiarised with excavation techniques.

Subjects
  • A Cultural History of the Ancient World 1: The Near East and the Greek World
  • English Language Test
  • What is Archaeology?
  • A Cultural History of the Ancient World 2: The Hellenistic World, Italy and Rome
  • Landscape, Food Economy and Nature
  • Dealing with Sources and Resources for the Past
  • Archaeology of Prehistoric and Roman Europe
  • Dealing with the Material Record of the Past
  • Archaeology and Society
  • Archaeology of Medieval Europe and the Early Modern World
  • Archaeological Fieldwork and Materials
Second year

The second year deepens your knowledge of archaeology, focusing on the themes of urban culture, rituals, religions and heritage. You study a range of archaeological artefacts and learn different academic and digital research methods. You also go on an excursion, and end the year with an internship or fieldwork.

Third year

In the third year, you can follow a minor to either explore a different field of study or dive deeper into a specific subject. You also take two courses focused on developing your research skills: Death and Commemoration, on how people have historically dealt with death, and Lieux de Mémoire, on historical and contemporary spaces used for the purposes of commemoration. Finally, you write your Bachelor’s thesis on a topic of your own choosing within the field of archaeology.

Additional information

Tuition fee EU: €1084

B.A. in Archaeology

£ 6,880.13 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in EUR:

8,046 €