Overview

Close ties have been established with the Biology and Earth and Environmental Sciences programmes. Archaeological digs form a significant part of the curriculum. The Prehistoric Archaeology programme of University of Geneva is focusing on learning analytical methods and techniques, emphasising the links between theory and practice.

Professional prospects

The Master in Prehistoric Archaeology leads to a number of professions both in Switzerland and abroad, including:

Archaeologist (notably in the cantonal archaeological services, rescue archaeology research institutions, rescue archaeology firms and international rescue archaeology programmes in Africa)
Teacher and scientific researcher
Museum curator
Culture, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neolithic Europe

Europe in the Bronze and Iron Ages

Paleolithic and Neolithic of Africa

Metal Ages in Africa

Theoretical Archaeology

Ethnoarchaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Archaeology History

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor in Prehistoric Archaeology, Archaeology, Prehistory or a degree deemed equivalent.
Completion of complementary credits could be asked.

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Tuition Fee

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International

1000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 24 months.
National

1000 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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