Archaeology (BA)

Why Leiden University?

Six reasons why you should study Archaeology in Leiden

• Familiarise yourself with all aspects of archaeology: from the newest technological innovations to related disciplines, like ecology, geology, statistics, and anthropology. After graduation you will be widely employable.
• Benefit from the wide choice of regional specialisations, from the Netherlands to the Mediterranean, and from West Asia to Central America. 
• Profit from our personal and challenging education programme by inspiring lecturers and experienced researchers. Get the best out of yourself in our small-scale classes and under intensive supervision.
• Gain knowledge as well as practical experience in our many-sided programme. After graduation you are widely employable in a variety of international positions in government, business, research or museums. 
• Bring your learnings into practice right away by joining on-going research projects.
• Join our lively and social study association Terra.

Study at the Faculty of Archaeology

• Study at a Faculty that has quite rightly earned a place in the top ten of archaeology research and teaching institutes in the world.
• Benefit from our large network in international research.
• Join high-quality practicals in our ultramodern laboratories.
• Use our modern facilities and consult the world-renowned collections of the University Library.

Study at a world-class university

At Leiden University, you choose a master’s degree with impact. You study at a university with a strong international reputation and high-quality research, where academic freedom and critical thinking are at the core. Our master’s programmes offer intellectually challenging curricula with a wide range of courses and specialisations, allowing you to explore what truly interests you while preparing for a strong position in the job market. You become part of an international and diverse community, collaborating with students and academics from around the world. At the same time, you study in a personal and close-knit environment in Leiden and The Hague, where the atmosphere remains engaging and supportive. With a strong connection between education, research and societal challenges, you contribute to solutions for the issues of today and tomorrow – while shaping your own future.
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