Heritage and Museum Studies (MA)

Why Leiden University?

7 reasons to study Archaeology in Leiden:

• Benefit from the most versatile master's in Archaeology in the Netherlands.
• Embrace inderdisciplinarity: combine ecology and geology with iconology and historical studies, as well as ethno-archaeological, anthropological and experimental approaches; broaden your scope further by exploring modern museum practices and developments in archaeological heritage management.
• Gain a solid basis for a national or international career in archaeology, heritage management, heritage policy or the museum world.
• Study together with enthusiastic students and staff who form a dynamic international research community, active all around the world.
• Enjoy teaching that is strongly linked to our research, so you do not only hear about our research in the classroom, but you actually participate in it.
• Join an exceptional international community. About half of our graduate students come from abroad, as do more than half of our staff members.
• Discover the world! We encourage you to follow your archaeological interests and build on your expertise, whether this happens through taking specialist courses, or traveling the world for fieldwork and research.

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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