Archaeology

• Intensive training in world-class labs (human osteology, GIS, zooarchaeology, archaeobotany, conservation, isotope and aDNA sampling, archaeological illustration)
• Close mentoring and collaborative work in small groups
• Fieldwork and internship opportunities
• Embedding in major international research projects and networks
• Training in practical, transferable skills, such as grant-writing
• Vibrant university city–close to prehistoric dolmens and World Heritage sites

Throughout their study, students can build up their own programme by choosing elective courses ('Flexible Component') from MA or REMA courses in Groningen or in other Dutch Universities, or opting for tutorials supervized by a member of staff – always in consultation with the Director of Studies. Students are expected to attend research seminars, which they can also help organize.

They will also participate in courses on offer by the National Research School of Archaeology Archon, or in workshops and intensive courses on location in the Institutes in Rome, Athens or Istanbul (they can take these courses throughout their two years), for a mandatory minimum of 10 ECTS. They are encouraged to participate in the department's ambitious research programme which builds on a long and internationally renowned tradition of multidisciplinary approaches. They can also do an internship with an external partner, e.g. a museum or research institute.

Spending a period abroad is encouraged. Participation in fieldwork projects or work in the various laboratories at the department or elsewhere is facilitated.

The degree is an excellent preparation for a research career in archaeology. While many of our graduates are successful in capturing a PhD position in the Netherlands or abroad, they also have the possibility of obtaining other research oriented positions (f.i. in museums, heritage institutions and research institutes).

Research takes place in different institutes and centres at the University of Groningen.

GIA

The Groningen Institute of Archaeology (GIA) is a research institute within the Faculty of Arts, responsible for all archaeological research within the University of Groningen.

Arctic Centre

The Arctic Centre functions as an information centre for polar research in the Netherlands. Part of this research is carried out at the centre itself, by the archaeologists, biologists, ecologists, geographers and historians participating in the centre in close co-operation.

CRASIS

CRASIS is an inter faculty research institute at the University of Groningen, dedicated to the study of the ancient world. Their aim is to advance interdisciplinary study of the interplay between culture, religion and society. They run monthly seminars and a very successful annual meeting, followed by a Masterclass.

Centre for Isotope Research (CIO)

The Centre for Isotope Research operates under the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) and the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG). The Centre specializes in radiocarbon and stable isotope analysis and collaborates closely with the Groningen Institute of Archaeology.

Research Schools

It is possible for research master students to participate in seminars, courses and summer schools organized by the Dutch national research schools, such as OIKOS and ARCHON. These 'schools' are organized for the training of PhD students, but some activities are open to or specially set up for you as a research master student. These events give you the opportunity to deepen your disciplinary profile and to become acquainted with top researchers in your field.

Research Institutes abroad

Check the websites of the Dutch Institutes in Rome (KNIR), Athens (NIA), Istanbul (NIT) for exciting courses on archaeology, heritage, history and the role of archaeology in the modern world – but also for language courses.