BA in Archeology
The aim of the curriculum is to train undergraduate archaeologists, who are well prepared from the general knowledge of archaeology and the two chosen specialisations, thus able to acquire and systematize the knowledge independently.
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 bachelor level. Our undergraduates develop their knowledge and skills in various methods of the theory and practice of archaeology to achieve successful careers as technicians of excavation projects or as potential members of resarch groups.
You will be suitable for the exploration, excavation and processing of archaeological sources and sites with the help of an archaeologist with master degree, as well as for the management of 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 can be prepared to continue Your studies in the Archaeology M.A. program.
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 B.A. 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. During this time, our colleagues will ask the applicant questions about their motivation, interests, and academic goals.
The purpose of the interview is to gain a better understanding of the applicant’s language proficiency, personal skills, and scientific interests to assess their suitability for our academic community and their commitment to academic integrity.
Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts and certificates showing satisfactory completion of senior high school
We require an apostilled copy of degree certificates issued in the following countries: Afganistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, Pakistan. The admissions committee may also request additional legalization for documents issued in other countries
CV in English
Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters. It should focus on the candidate’s competencies, skills, educational background, and work experience. It should clearly explain their motivation for applying for the study program. Please note that the letter should be primarily about the candidate - not about the University of Pécs, preferably written by the candidate themselves and not generated by artificial intelligence tools.
Copy of valid passport or national ID
Medical certificate, (please fill in 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 application fee
Acceptable language exams
Admission interview (via MS Teams)
*Please note: tests have to be taken within a year!
** Applicants are exempt from the language examination requirement if they meet the following criteria:
If the applicant obtained their secondary education in one of the following countries: the USA, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except French-language secondary schools), Singapore, or the Republic of South Africa
If the applicant has an International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification: Individual IB certificates may be considered for language test exemption purposes only
When applying, please include your grade 11 results, your first semester grade 12 results (Progress Report November) and official predicted grades from your school and ensure that the levels of all subjects are clearly indicated (HL, SL, A or B, etc.)
If the applicant has Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel or Oxford AQA International Examinations: with (I)GCSE + A-levels* student is exempted from English test. Cambridge, Pearson and/or Oxford AQA International A-Levels with grades A-C provide extra admission points.
When applying, also upload the following: your IGCSE results; or if you did not take IGCSEs, instead provide your (pre-A level) secondary school diploma or transcript
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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