MA in Archeology
The aim of the curriculum is to train professionals who are able to practice the profession of archaeologist with their general knowledge of archaeology and their knowledge of the chosen discipline and their auxiliary sciences.
Head of program: Dr. Levente Nagy
- Description of the program
- Application procedure
- Application requirements
- Examples of subjects during the studies
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At the University of Pécs, Faculty of Humanities You may learn Archaeology on master level. Our graduates develop their knowledge and skills in various methods of the theory and practice of archaeology to achieve successful careers as leaders of excavation projects, as museologists or as potential members of resarch groups.
You will be suitable for the exploration, excavation and processing of archaeological sources and sites, as well as for the management of such museum collections. You may be also familiar with other areas of cultural heritage in order to carry out the basic tasks in all institutions responsible for the exploration, protection, processing and presentation of cultural heritage. In addition, You will have the knowledge needed to fill the position of an archaeologist-museologist. You can be prepared to continue Your studies in Ph.D. programs.
You will experience different teaching, learning and assessment methods including lectures, seminars, individual tuition, group-based, co-operative activities as well as individual and small group research projects. Student-centered teaching foster respectful, attentive and emphatic communication and can improve reasoning and collaboration skills, as well as adaptability. The University of Pécs is an Erasmus-partner of some distinguished Universities across Europe to research, develop and innovate in the field of archaeology.
The Archaeology MA curriculum at the University of Pécs contains obligatory excavation, survey, museological and museumpedagogical practice in collaboration with various institutions.
For a successful application please follow the steps below:
- To apply, click on the Apply Now button, and start your application.
- Register on our application site, fill the application form, upload the necessary documents and submit your application!
- After you have submitted your application, you are going to receive information on the further steps.
- If we received your application fee, we are going to start the evaluation of your application.
MS Teams interview for applicants:
The interview will take approximately 10-20 minutes. The main purpose of the interview is to evaluate applicants' English language proficiency, communication skills, and ability to express their academic background knowledge, interests, and motivations. It also offers applicants an opportunity to discuss their academic and professional goals with the admission committee.
General Entry Requirements
For the general entry requirements, please visit this page.
The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal of the University of Pécs:
- Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of BA Degree in Arcehology, please attach a transcript for the courses you have completed (title, credits)
- Europass CV in English
- Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters.
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
- Medical certificate, (please fill the document and attach the serologic test results)
- vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
- HEP A/B/C test*
- HIV test*
- Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
- Transfer receipt of the EUR 140 application fee
- Acceptable online language exams:
- Admission interview (via MS Teams)
*Please note: tests have to be taken within a year!
Applicants who are still conducting their studies at the time of application must submit an official letter from their institution indicating the date of graduation. Students cannot enroll at the Program until they have successfully completed their studies at the Bachelors's level.
Programme-related questions:
Dr. Levente NAGY PhD
Head of the program
Phone: 72/503 600/64362; +36 30 891 1088;
E-mail: nagy.levente@pte.hu
Admission-related questions:
Ms. Vanda BŐCZIN-SIRKECI
international coordinator
Phone: + 36 72 501 600/64127; +36 30 186 1686
E-mail: foreign.humanities@pte.hu
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