Archaeology

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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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 Classical and Mediterranean 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. 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.

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Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

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  • Archaeology has been in first place in the Elsevier and Higher Education Guide student surveys for years. Proclaimed Top Degree Programme by the Higher Education Guide in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
  • You will gain a lot of experience during excavations and while studying finds.
  • Good laboratories for archaeobotanical and archaeozoological research as well as material and conservation studies.
  • All lecturers are excellent researchers.
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Studieprogramma

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opbouwThe course units Archaeology of Classical Antiquity (Greek and Roman) and Prehistory of the Netherlands are also open to non-Archaeology students, who can follow them as part of a Minor in Archaeology or elective. These course units must be followed in order to gain access to the second-year in-depth course units. If you have any questions, please contact the study advisor, Marloes Bergmans.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 onderwijs100% nl
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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, tutorial
study 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 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11500
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13100

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

toelaatbare profielen
VWO N&Taangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis.
VWO N&Gaangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis.
VWO E&Maangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis.
VWO C&Maangevuld met Met het VWO examen Engels voldoe je aan de taaleis.
hbo-pTaaleis 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

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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 socials

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Isaac Kleijn
Suzan ten Zijthoff
Jasper Weinans
Philippe Schilling
Nynke de Boer
Yannick de Raaff
Karen de Vries

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/4 University of Groningen
Archeologie
star NVAO
Keuzegids topopleiding 2016
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
17 eerstejaars
70% vrouw
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100% Nederlandstalig
2/4 Leiden University
Archeologie
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
65 eerstejaars
56% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Nederlandstalig
100% Engelstalig
3/4 VU University Amsterdam
Archeologie
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
7 eerstejaars
85% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
4/4 VU University Amsterdam
Archeologie
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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NAN% vrouw
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Na de studie

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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:


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

instellingopleidinginstroomeisen
University of GroningenAmerican Studies+ aanv. eisen
Radboud University NijmegenAncient and Medieval Mediterranean Worldsgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenArchaeology research+ aanv. eisen
Leiden UniversityApplied Archaeologygeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenArcheologiegeen aanvullende eisen
Leiden UniversityArcheologie+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit voor HumanistiekBurgerschap & Kwaliteit van Samenlevengeen aanvullende eisen
VU University AmsterdamClassics and Ancient Civilizations (research) researchgeen aanvullende eisen
VU University AmsterdamAncient Studies full-time,part-timegeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenCultural Leadership research+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenDigital Humanitiesgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenGeschiedenis+ 30 EC pre-master
University of GroningenGriekse en Latijnse Taal en Cultuurgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenHeritage and Religion+ aanv. eisen
VU University AmsterdamHeritage Studies full-time,part-time+ motivatiebrief
University of GroningenHistory and Heritage Consultancy+ aanv. eisen
Utrecht UniversityHistory and Philosophy of Science researchgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenHistory of Architecture and Town planninggeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit voor HumanistiekMaster Humanistiekgeen aanvullende eisen
Universiteit voor HumanistiekMaster Zorgethiek en Beleidgeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenMidden-Oostenstudies+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenNoord-Amerika Studies+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenOude Geschiedenis part-timegeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenPolitics, Organizations and Learning Histories+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenReligion and Pluralism, Ancient & Modern+ aanv. eisen
Radboud University NijmegenTourism and Culturegeen aanvullende eisen
University of GroningenPast, Present and Future+ aanv. eisen
University of GroningenVertalen in Europa+ aanv. eisen
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