Archaeology - Digital Archaeology and Heritage Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

The Archaeology - Digital Archaeology and Heritage programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam will equip you with in-depth knowledge and research skills on new methods and current themes in Archaeology. 

The European and Mediterranean Archaeology track covers core digital methods and theory, including 3D visualization and virtual reconstruction, as well as advanced spatial analysis and data science. The small-scale setting of the MA programme provides the ideal setting to combine theory and practice.

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Students graduating with a Master’s degree in Archaeology can be employed in positions requiring in-depth knowledge of archaeology. They also find their way into other jobs requiring a range of academic skills. Examples of sectors in which students who have followed this programme have found positions include:

• Contract archaeology (excavation, survey, consultancy, IT)

• Local, national or international heritage management agencies (policy, management, IT, public outreach, research)

The broad cultural heritage sector including:

• Museums (curating, public outreach, IT, research)

• Archives (collection management, research, IT)

• Journalism

• Cultural tourism

Occasionally, students find jobs in quite different fields, such as:

• IT sector

• Banking and business administration