Prehistory and Early Historic Archaeology University of Marburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Archaeology
- Cultural History
Focus
Teaching basic knowledge of prehistoric and early archaeology and its sources, Insights into developments in the different epochs of human history, Acquisition of knowledge of the various prehistoric and early historical periods, Enabling students to work with archaeological sources and materials on a subject-specific basis, Focus on typological, stylistic, chronological and cultural-historical interpretation in the context of human developmental structures
Annotation
Minor subject in the combination Bachelor's degree course - only possible in combination with a major subject Standard period of study: 6 or 8 semesters (depending on combination) The degree depends on the major subject chosen. Further information on the structure of the combination Bachelor's degree course can be found here: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte/studienmoeglichkeiten/kombibachelor The minor subject "Prehistoric and Early Archaeology" gives you an insight into the content and methods of prehistoric and early archaeology, from the advent of man in the Paleolithic Age to the Early Middle Ages. You acquire a basic knowledge of different cultures over time. You will also learn archaeological methods that you can use both theoretically and practically in field research. The degree course sharpens your historical awareness and enables you to critically analyse, present and discuss complicated issues. An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills (see https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb09/igs/arbeitsgruppen/sprechwissenschaft/marskills/was-ist-marskills).
Admission requirements
Lecture period
- 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
- 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
Tuition fee
Fees
Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German