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Overview

Language requirements:
For foreign applicants:
Certificate of German skills in the form of the TestDaF (Test „Deutsch als Fremdsprache“, at least level 4x4) or DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, at least level 2) or an equivalent language test, like DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom, Level C1).

For all applicants: Adequate knowledge of at least two modern foreign languages as well as Latin.

Subject specific requirements:
B.A. degree in “Archaeological Sciences” completed at the RUB or a B.A. degree in Pre- and Early History or in a comparable discipline from a German or foreign university.

• Start: Winter semester and summer semester
• Application: Not restricted.
• Taught in: German

Details

Pre- and Early History is the part of archaeology that deals with the pre-literate epochs of human history. This period, extending in Central Europe from the first appearance of early homo sapiens to the early Middle Ages, is covered in its entire range in the courses offered at the RUB, with the main emphasis on the European periods of metal-working (Bronze and Iron Ages).

The curriculum is supplemented by seminars about hunting archaeology in the Old Stone Age and about scientific dating methods and material analysis, regular excursions and guest lectures by foreign scholars. Key aspects in research at the institute are the global Mountain Archaeology, the archaeology of the Iberian Peninsula, South East Europe and Westphalia, IT-supported analysis methods and – uniquely in Germany – Aerial Survey Archaeology.

The aim of the programme is to enable the students after completing their studies to undertake independent academic projects in the field of the conservation of historical monuments, in museums and at research institutes or universities. This aim requires a scientific training and an introduction to practical work. The scientific training is intended especially to convey the knowledge of sources and methods relevant to the subject matter as well as a survey of the Pre- and Early History of Europe.

Lectures, seminars, practical courses, and excursions serve to achieve this aim. The formal training is necessarily selective and limited to key examples; intensive self-motivated study and preparation is an essential part of the entire study programme.

Placements during the semester break in in-house research projects, with government bodies for the preservation of historical monuments or museums, as well as digs and excursions will introduce students to the practical tasks.

Application

Requirement: You need a counseling interview with the programme´s student counselor before registration. In some Master-Programmes there are more specific requirements. Please contact your student counselor.

There are no restrictions.

• International students: Application Information of our International Office.

• Personal registration during registration times.

Student Counseling

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ebel-Zepezauer (Studienfachberatung Ur- und Frühgeschichte)
Building Am Bergbaumuseum, Room 0.3.1b
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22545
E-Mail: Wolfgang Ebel-Zepezauer
Office hour: n.V.
Homepage Student Counseling

Prof. Dr. Thomas Stöllner (Insbesondere für fortgeschrittene Studierende)
Building Am Bergbaumuseum, Room 0.3.1a
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22546
E-Mail: Thomas Stöllner
Office hour: Mi 11-13 h u. n.V.

Geschäftszimmer Archäologische Wissenschaften
Building Am Bergbaumuseum, Room 0.3.3
Tel.: +49 234/32 -22528
E-Mail: Geschäftszimmer Archäologische Wissenschaften
Office hour: Mo-Fr 10-14.30 h
Homepage Student Counseling

Fachschaft Archäologie (Beratung durch Studierende)
Building Am Bergbaumuseum, Room 1.1.1.b
Tel.: +49 234/32 -24677
E-Mail: Fachschaft Archäologie
Office hour: n.V.
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