Archaeology
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
Welcome to our versatile Archaeology programme, judged best in the Netherlands for the last 10 years, which will help you become a top-level archaeologist. All pre-university profiles are accepted!
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBA |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig Dutch |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code56703 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursheeft honours track |
The Bachelor’s degree programme in Archaeology at the University of Groningen, taught mainly in Dutch, allows you to study cultures from the Palaeolithic to the Middle Ages, and the Mediterranean all the way up to the Arctic region.
In your first year, you will take introductory classes in Mediterranean (Classical) Archaeology, Archaeology of the Netherlands, and Arctic Archaeology, as well as in the history, methods and materials of the field, and finish with one month of fieldwork. In your second year, you will learn about bioarchaeological approaches and choose from a range of in-depth courses in Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology or Archaeology of North-West Europe and you will have practicals on bioarchaeology (seeds/pollen/animal and human bone material). The year is closed with a field trip abroad and participation in an excavation in the Netherlands or abroad. In your third year, you will follow a Minor at the UG or other university in the Netherlands or abroad and complete your Bachelor’s degree programme by writing a thesis.
With your Bachelor's degree in hand, you an continue on to the one-year Master’s programme in Archaeology. Students who perform exceptionally and who enjoy doing research can enter the two-year Research Master’s programme in Archaeology.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
 Keuzegids topopleiding2014 |
| Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 |
- Archaeology has been in first place in the Elsevier and Higher Education Guide student surveys for years. Proclaimed a Top Degree Programme by the Higher Education Guide from 2013 until 2024
- You will gain a lot of experience during excavations and while studying finds
- Good laboratories for archaeobotanical, archaeozoological and osteoarchaeological research as well as material and conservation studies
- All our lecturers are excellent researchers
- The programme has an active study ass
Studieprogramma
1e jaar In your first year you will follow course units in the following fields:
- an overview of prehistoric and early historical archaeology of the Netherlands, classical archaeology of Greece and Italy, and studies conducted in the Arctic region,
- theory and history of archaeology: how can you draw conclusions based on your observations,
- soil science; material knowledge and conservation,
- excavation technique: participation in an excavation and its reporting.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Griekse Archeologie in de 21e eeuw | 5 EC | ||||||||
Arctische Archeologie | 5 EC | ||||||||
Prehistorie van Nederland | 5 EC | ||||||||
Archeologie van de Romeinse Wereld | 5 EC | ||||||||
Conservatie en Archeometrie | 5 EC | ||||||||
Historische Archeologie | 5 EC | ||||||||
Materiaalkennis | 5 EC | ||||||||
Bioarcheologie | 5 EC | ||||||||
Geschiedenis en theorie van de Archeologie I | 5 EC | ||||||||
Archeologisch veldwerk I | 10 EC | ||||||||
Geoarcheologie | 5 EC | ||||||||
2e jaar Your second year will include several electives: in the first semester, you will follow the course units that are most interesting to you. In the second semester, you will follow course units in Biological Archaeology (archaeozoology, archaeobotany and osteoarchaeology). You will also participate in a major research excavation and join a field trip abroad.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Archaeology: Italy and the Roman Empire (Keuzegroep A, 2 vakken kiezen uit deze groep) keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
From Agamemnon to Alexander (Keuzegroep A, 2 vakken kiezen uit deze groep) keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Handelaren en Koningen (Keuzegroep A, 2 vakken kiezen uit deze groep) keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Jager-Verzamelaars & Vroege Boeren (Keuzegroep A, 2 vakken kiezen uit deze groep) keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Cultural Anthropology | 5 EC | ||||||||
Archeologische Gegevensanalyse | 5 EC | ||||||||
Zooarchaeology | 5 EC | ||||||||
Archeobotanie | 5 EC | ||||||||
Human Osteoarchaeology | 5 EC | ||||||||
Archeologisch veldwerk en excursie II: KMA (Keuzegroep B, één van de twee varianten kiezen) keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Archeologisch veldwerk en excursie II: P en P (Keuzegroep B, één van de twee varianten kiezen) keuzevak | 10 EC | ||||||||
Integrated Bioarchaeology | 5 EC | ||||||||
3e jaar The first semester of the third year enables you to follow a Minor outside the field of archaeology or to spend time studying abroad. In the second semester, you will be introduced to spatial analyses and conservation of monuments/heritage, follow a second theoretical course unit, and write your Bachelor's thesis.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Minor (semester 1) | 30 EC | ||||||||
Themes in Bioarchaeology (Keuzegroep C, één vak kiezen) keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Bachelor's Thesis Archaeology and Research Seminar afstuderen | 10 EC | ||||||||
Theorie en Praktijk | 5 EC | ||||||||
Mens en Materiële Cultuur | 5 EC | ||||||||
Ruimtelijke Analyse (Keuzegroep C, één vak kiezen) keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Archeologie tussen Monumentenzorg en Politiek (keuzegroep D, één vak kiezen) keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
Mediterranean Connections (keuzegroep D, één vak kiezen) keuzevak | 5 EC | ||||||||
minors
minor Minors
A Minor is a coherent set of courses that support you in your next career step: the choice of a specific Master's degree programme or access to the labour market.
Besides that the Faculty minor gives you the opportunity to look beyond your field of study. A Minor comprises 30 ECTS.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% nl |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
computer exercise, excursion, group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, internship, laboratory work, lecture, literature study, research, oral presentation, portfolio, poster presentation, practicum, project, self evaluation, self study, tutorialstudy guidance
The transition from secondary school to university changes many aspects in your life, therefore we provide extra support during the first year of your studies.
In orders to ease this transition, the UG offers mentor classes for first-year students. During the meetings, you will learn how to optimize and make informed decisions throughout your studies. Additionally, you can always arrange to meet with your study advisor. They will be able to answer your questions and provide advice related to your degree programme. They also offer support for students with functional impairments. Everything you discuss with a study advisor is confidential. They can also refer you to the student counsellors or workshops by Study Support.study abroad
There will be an opportunity in the first semester of the third year to spend time at a foreign university. We currently have partnerships with a number of universities, including Leicester (UK), Aarhus (Denmark), Ghent (Belgium), Venice, and Rome (Italy). If you would like to study abroad, please contact to the coordinator, Lidewijde de Jong (lidewijde.de.jong@rug.nl).bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
You will be offered study advice after the first year of study. You can expect a positive result if you have earned more than 45 ECTS credit points (out of a total of 60 ECTS). If you have earned fewer than 45 ECTS and are issued a negative result, you will not be allowed to continue with your degree programme.
You will receive preliminary study advice in December to make sure that you know where you stand. Please contact your study advisor as soon as possible if you have any questions about the BSA system.N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
honours-/excellence program University of Groningen Honours College
The Honours College will give talented, motivated students the chance to be challenged even more by following Honours programmes and taking part in numerous other activities.
The Honours College comprises a broadening part and a deepening part and has a study load of 30 ECTS credit points besides the 180 ECTS credit points from your regular Bachelor programme.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
1 september 2025
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11800
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500
1 september 2026
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelaatbare profielen
| VWO N&T | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
|---|---|
| VWO N&G | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
| VWO E&M | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
| VWO C&M | aangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis. |
| hbo-p | Taaleis Engels: een VWO diploma, deelcertificaat voor VWO Engels (cijfer 6 of hoger), minimum TOEFL eis iBT 90 (met een minimum van 21 voor alle onderdelen), of IELTS 6.5 (met een minimum van 6 voor alle onderdelen). Cambridge C1 Advanced of C2 Proficiency met een minimum score van 180. Klik op de link voor meer informatie: https://www.rug.nl/let/studeren-bij-ons/bachelor/aanmelding-en-inschrijving/language-requirements-ba |
De stad
studievereniging
Bachur
Bachur is the study association for all archaeology students of the University of Groningen. Next to offering various leisure activities, Bachur's goal is to expand archaeology students' network in order for students to find out where they would like to work. In this way, Bachur organizes various activities such as field trips and socialsKeuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/4 University of Groningen
Archeologie
Archeologie
| star NVAO Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 |
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 17 eerstejaars |
| 70% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
2/4 Leiden University
Archeologie
Archeologie
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 65 eerstejaars |
| 56% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig 100% Engelstalig |
3/4 VU University Amsterdam
Archeologie
Archeologie
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
4/4 VU University Amsterdam
Archeologie
Archeologie
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 7 eerstejaars |
| 85% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.
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| opleiding | gelijkenis met Archaeology | |
|---|---|---|
| Midden-Oostenstudies | bekijk |
Na de studie
If you want to continue with a Master's degree programme after your graduation, as most students do, you will have a wide range of programmes to choose from. With a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, you have access to the following Master's tracks at the University of Groningen:
- Archaeology
- Ancient History
- Landscape History (Dutch taught)
- Digital Humanities
- Archaeology (research)
- Cultural Leadership (research)
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
There are currently plenty of job opportunities for Archaeology graduates thanks to the legal requirement that archaeological research has to be conducted prior to any new building activity. Many graduates find jobs with archaeology firms that conduct such research. In addition, archaeologists are also needed at government institutions and museums. You could also find a job as a lecturer or researcher at a university.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| University of Groningen | American Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Worlds | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Archaeology research | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | Applied Archaeology | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Archeologie | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Leiden University | Archeologie | + aanv. eisen |
| Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Burgerschap & Kwaliteit van Samenleven | geen aanvullende eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Ancient Studies full-time,part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Cultural Leadership research | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Digital Humanities | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Geschiedenis | + 30 EC pre-master |
| University of Groningen | Griekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuur | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Heritage and Religion | + aanv. eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Heritage Studies full-time,part-time | + motivatiebrief |
| University of Groningen | History and Heritage Consultancy | + aanv. eisen |
| Utrecht University | History and Philosophy of Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | History of Architecture and Town planning | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Master Humanistiek | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Universiteit voor Humanistiek | Master Zorgethiek en Beleid | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Midden-Oostenstudies | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Noord-Amerika Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Oude Geschiedenis part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Politics, Organizations and Learning Histories | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Religion and Pluralism, Ancient & Modern | + aanv. eisen |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Tourism and Culture | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Past, Present and Future | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Vertalen in Europa | + aanv. eisen |
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