Archaeology (MA/MSc)

Archaeology of the Mediterranean

In the master’s programme in Archaeology, you can follow courses on the archaeology of the Mediterranean, deepening your understanding of this fascinating region. From the many faces of ‘Hellenism’ to the early rise of the Roman Republic, to the voyages of European Crusaders in medieval times. The archaeology of the Mediterranean spans a wide array of themes and eras, taught by our world-renowned experts.

Our courses on the Archaeology of the Mediterranean

Ancient Networks

This course is centered around the archaeology of Ancient Networks, which it explores in a multifaceted way:

the exploration of conceptual and practical network theory to study connections between ancient sites and peoples;
the interpretative framework of network visualizations to re-examine historical narratives about the ancient world;
specific archaeological case studies from a wide range of sites, ranging from the Indian Ocean region, to ancient Egypt and medieval Europe. The main lecturer, Dr. Marike van Aerde, coordinates all conceptual aspects, assignments and educational admin for the course. There will also be several guest lecturers who will share their expertise throughout this course.

These courses are taught in the academic year 2026-2027. The curriculum for next year may differ slightly.