Archaeology
Are you interested in developing a future-proof and solid skill-set in archaeological method and theory? Do you want to combine your archaeological interests with current societal issues such as climate change and migration? Do you want to learn how to write a peer-reviewed article on archaeology?
Our two-year Research Master’s (ReMA) programme provides the progressive and practical training early-career archaeologists need in a changing field. This programme is designed with present-day societal challenges and opportunities in mind--including, but not limited to climate change, structural social inequality and migration. You can combine archaeological theory with any of the following specializations, including:
- human osteology,
- archaeobotany,
- zooarchaeology,
- archaeometry,
- digital archaeology,
- ethnoarchaeology and
- heritage studies.
Additionally, you have access to our laboratories, reference collections, and expertise. Our instructors carry out cutting-edge research around the world--in Europe, the Near East, the Mediterranean, the Arctic and southern Africa to investigate past identities, migrations, technology, climate adaptation and societal resilience. Through structured seminars and tutorials you co-design with our researchers, you will develop essential skills in laboratory methods/techniques, academic writing and outreach
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
BA degree in:
- Archaeology
Furthermore, the selection procedure is also based on an evaluation of degree certificates, individual results and the thesis or paper.
- Reference letter: Names and contact of two referees;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- A sample of academic writing in English: i.e. your thesis or 10-15 pages of other academic coursework preferably related to the programme you are applying to.
All Research Masters are good stepping-stones to a PhD position, or other research careers. Depending on your choice of programme, you are also prepared for a career in the IT industry, in speech technology, clinical linguistics or speech and language therapy.
