Archaeology (Research) Leiden University

Overview

The research master’s programme in Archaeology is the most diverse in the Netherlands. Benefit from our extensive experience and international reputation in archaeological research, and lay the best foundation for a career in academia.

This two-year master's programme is organised around the excellent research for which Leiden has reached international renown. Students in this programme will choose a supervisor with whom they set up a personal study plan. The supervisor will be the student's personal coach throughout the research master's. Supervisors are either Professors or Associate Professors and are specialised in a range of research topics.

The programme's courses aim to intensify and broaden the students' knowledge base and to develop research and publication skills. You are encouraged to visit conferences, contribute to workshops and to take courses outside the department.

What you will learn

The research master's programme forms an excellent preparation for an academic career in archaeology. After graduation you will be a professional researcher who is able to conduct sound independent academic research. You will have obtained

• Knowledge of the recent debates concerning the many facets of archaeology, i.e. a worldwide archaeological and anthropological perspective on colonialism, globalisation, decolonisation;
• Ability to present one’s view in class discussions and to present in teams;
• Ability to write and critically evaluate a symposium presentation;
• Ability to better understand the multifarious roles of material culture in the interdisciplinary (re)constructions of the past.

Career prospects

Graduates are also eligible for archaeological functions at consultancies or in public service. Graduates may also find employment in positions not directly or indirectly related to their field: journalism, publishing, public relations and international organisations.

Examples of jobs

• PhD candidate
• Researcher
• Lecturer

Accreditation

Accredited by NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.