University of Groningen

Maestría en Arqueología (Investigación)

Are you interested in archaeology and want to increase your chances in the competitive job market? Do you want a graduate program that combines intensive training and a flexible structure?

Then this is the program for you! The aim of the two-year Research Master in Archaeology is to provide you with the theoretical abilities and methodological skills which will enable you to pursue a successful career as a researcher, a specialist, or a professional in leading positions. You will develop a thorough understanding of key debates in archaeology, develop a critical attitude and acquire essential organizational, networking, and teaching skills. Most importantly, you can tailor the program to your needs and special interests. The Research Master in Archaeology has a broad geographical and chronological coverage – from the Arctic and North-western Europe to the Mediterranean and the Near East, from the Mesolithic to historical archaeology.

In addition, the program will increase your chances in the job market: You can become a project assistant; you will be trained in writing peer-reviewed articles, grant applications, and a Ph.D. proposal. Our graduates have 80% employment rates: Out of the 17 who graduated since 2015, 7 got a Ph.D., 1 is in a predoctoral program, 4 work in the commercial sector, 2 in the Heritage sector, and 1 in the public sector.

Why study this program in Groningen?

The REMA Archaeology has been designated Top-Rated program, i.e. the best graduate program in Archaeology in the Netherlands, for two years in a row. The program offers:

• Challenging multidisciplinary approach
• A combination of taught courses and (a broad range of) elective components
• Intensive supervision by high-quality researchers in small groups
• Close monitoring of progress

Research in Archaeology

La Maestría en Investigación en Arqueología es ofrecida por la Escuela de Graduados en Humanidades, que también ofrece cursos para estudiantes de Maestría en Investigación. El programa tiene estrechos vínculos con excelentes escuelas e institutos de investigación nacionales e internacionales, proyectos de investigación, museos, laboratorios y servicios de patrimonio cultural. La University of Groningen es conocida por sus excelentes instalaciones de laboratorio, excelentes colecciones de referencia y soporte técnico que respalda la investigación arqueológica.

La investigación se lleva a cabo en diferentes institutos y centros de la University of Groningen .