Classical Archaeology (Master)

The master’s programme in Classical Archaeology deals with the material legacy of the Greco-Roman cultural area from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. The master’s programme aims at equipping students with the skills required for independent scientific work in Classical Archaeology or other cultural and historical disciplines. For this purpose, students develop the ability to critically analyse archaeological questions, use sources and deal with genres and monuments with regard to their key areas. They also acquire job-specific practical competencies (e.g. in excavations and regarding the writing of scientific text types). Due to the diverse possibilities of an individual specialisation, a specific preparation for the desired professional field is possible. Furthermore, completing the master's degree is a prerequisite for a subsequent doctoral degree.

Study Programme

The master’s programme in Classical Archaeology of the University of Vienna consists of six compulsory modules and their corresponding courses of the following five fields offered at the Department of Classical Archaeology:

• Greek and Roman Archaeology (specialisation in Greek Archaeology)
• Greek and Roman Archaeology (specialisation in Roman Archaeology)
• Minoan-Mycenaean Archaeology
• provincial Roman Archaeology
• Late Antiquity and early Christian Archaeology

In the compulsory module "Greek and Roman Archaeology", students deepen their knowledge and skills in the core area of the subject. The compulsory module "Scientific and Professional Practice" contains courses (including an excavation) that impart skills with regard to future professional fields. The compulsory modules "Emphasis A" and "Emphasis B" serve to create an individual profile in at least two of the subject areas (including the one of the master's thesis). The compulsory module "Free Extension" contributes to this individual profile formation by choosing between additional courses in the field of Classical Archaeology and courses in other cultural studies at the University of Vienna. At the same time, it serves to expand competencies and thus career opportunities. The degree programme ends with the compulsory module "Master’s Thesis Seminar ", the master’s thesis and the subsequent master’s examination.