Master in Pre- and Protohistory (2 Years)

Heidelberg University, officially Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg and founded in 1386, is Germany’s oldest university and a global centre for research and scholarship. With a long tradition captured by its motto SEMPER APERTUS, the university pairs centuries of academic heritage with a forward-looking commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic freedom, and societal responsibility.

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The Master in Pre- and Protohistory at Heidelberg University is a 2-year program for students who want to deepen their knowledge of history. This Master's degree helps students develop their skills in a specific area of Pre- and Protohistory. Students learn from experts in the field and gain practical experience.

The curriculum includes practice classes where students participate in field projects, surveying, and use of computer programs and databases. Students also go on excursions to learn more about the subject. In the first three semesters, students advance their knowledge and skills, and then they write a Master's thesis in the fourth semester.

Graduates of this program can work as Archaeologists, Museum Curators, Historians, or Cultural Resource Managers. They can find jobs in museums, universities, or government agencies, such as the German Archaeological Institute or the State Museum of Baden-Württemberg.