Assyriology Leiden University

Overview

The Assyriology MA programme offered by Leiden University is your opportunity to become a fully trained academic, capable of solving problems independently and in a critical and creative manner. This MA programme will give you the opportunity to learn from acclaimed academics immersed in the latest research and engaged in actively expanding our knowledge of the field. Leiden University is one of the leading centres for learning and research in ancient Middle Eastern history.

In the course of the programme, you will acquire a complete overview of the language, culture and archaeology of the chosen area within Mesopotamia or Anatolia, at the level required for a one-year Master's graduate. You can choose between a wide range of languages including Sumerian, Akkadian and Hittite and a host of minor languages such as Elamite.

You will also be able to combine courses from Assyriology with courses from other MA programmes within the Faculties of Humanities and Archaeology and have the opportunity to follow research programmes at other top universities outside the Netherlands during an exchange at one of our partner universities – including University College London, Heidelberg, Würzburg and Münster.

Career Opportunities

• Policy officer for education

• Conservator at a museum

• Education officer at a museum

• PhD candidate at a university

• Research analyst at a consultancy firm

• Teacher at an institute for special needs education

• Policy officer at the provincial department of a political party

• Chief desk editor at a publishing house