Studying at the University of Vienna
Ian Ehm

Classical Archaeology (master's programme)

From an unassuming pottery shard to a monumental structure: on the master's programme in Classical Archaeology, you will deepen your knowledge of the Greco-Roman cultural sphere from the Bronze Age through to Late Antiquity and engage in-depth with the material remains of past cultures.

What is it about?

On the master's programme in Classical Archaeology, you will gain a deeper understanding of archaeological methods (such as typology, stylistic and material analysis, contextual and visual analysis, and the history of reception) and explore complex issues relating to the Greco-Roman cultural sphere from the Bronze Age through to Late Antiquity.

By opting to include further courses in classical studies and cultural history, you will broaden your perspective. You will learn to situate archaeological findings within broader cultural, social and intellectual-historical contexts, whilst also considering how antiquity has been received in the modern and contemporary eras. In seminars and projects, you will work closely with original material, discuss current research questions and present independent analyses that interlink artefacts, visual sources and texts.

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Insight into the course content

How is my degree programme structured? You can see a list of the course contents here:

Facts and figures

  • 58 students
    in total
    There were 6 graduates in the past academic year.
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • 10 semester
    average study duration
    Info about the calculation
    Data updated November 2025
  • Appropriate 3.2
    level of difficulty of the degree programme
    This is how graduates rate their degree programmes. You can find the results in the Graduation Survey.
    Data updated 2025
  • € 3,097
    average gross monthly income 3 years after graduation
    What career paths are available after graduation? Answers in the Graduate Tracking.
    Data updated 2025

What can you expect after your studies?

Continue studying or start your career straight away? After completing your masters programme, all paths are open to you. Whether you decide to pursue a doctoral/PhD degree or take the plunge into the world of work, the possibilities are endless. The following overview shows you what options you have and where you can find the right support.

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Career profiles

  • Which careers are possible after this degree?

    This degree programme will equip you for a wide range of careers in archaeology. These include, for example:

    • Research and teaching institutions
    • Archaeological service providers and heritage conservation
    • Museums, archives and libraries
    • Cultural administration and management
    • Publishing and journalism
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You have further questions?

StudiesServiceCenter

Do you have any questions about registering for courses and exams? Or about grades and recognition? The StudiesServiceCenter of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies  is the right place to go.

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