Archaeology
In the Bachelor’s in Archaeology, you will study past societies and their importance in today’s world. The programme devotes attention to the study of various materials, the relationships between humans and landscape, and the presentation of research results in various media. This programme is unique in the Netherlands in how it focuses on Europe – from the Mediterranean to Middle and Western Europe, including, of course, the Netherlands and Amsterdam.
Personal development
ACASA
Collaborations with institutions
Fieldwork trips
Is Archaeology right for you?
- You want to learn how to use digital, forensic and other modern research techniques, as well as how to use them to find and analyse archaeological remains.
- You are eager to do fieldwork to discover and examine various remains.
- You are keen to be part of a community of 40 first-year students.
- You would like to study at the highest ranked university in the Netherlands.
Find out in 5 minutes what the Archaeology programme is about and why you should study it in Amsterdam.
After graduation
Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology from the UvA and VU’s ACASA will prime you for a career in the field of archaeology. Your skills will include conducting archaeological fieldwork, interpreting its results and conveying them to governments, clients and the general public. Graduates can also find work in heritage management or in the cultural sector including museums, journalism, and cultural tourism.
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- Degree programme
- BA Archaeology
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 180 EC ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 56703
- Location
- University Quarter