Archaeology

A pre-master track is intended for students who want to start a master in Archaeology, but who have a bachelor’s degree that does not fully meet the requirements of the chosen MA programme.
Deficiencies in the bachelor can be elimiated by means of a pre-master track, with a maximum of 60 ects.

For whom?
The following BA graduates are eligible for a pre-master in Archaeology:

• Archaeology at Leiden University

• other Dutch universities and HBO institutes (higher vocational education)

• foreign universities

Prerequisites
What you need in order to be admitted to a pre-master track in Archaeology:

• BA (university or HBO) obtained

• deficiencies with a maximum of 60 ects

• the track and its courses are chosen in consultation with the Admission Committee and pre-master coordinator

• you will only be admitted to the 2 foci you are applying for.

Please note: these conditions will not automatically ensure you of admission to the pre-master track. Every application will be assessed individually.
An interview is part of the selection procedure.

Application
The application procedure is as follows: – Send a letter of motivation and your cv to the Admission Committee, addressed to Audrey Aijpassa. – In the meantime, apply for the MA in Archaeology, via the UniLeidenMasters website. After your track has been approved, you need to apply for the BA in Archaeology via Studielink. – You will be invited for an interview with a member of the Admission Committee. – If you have been admitted, send in your definitive pre-master programme before 15 june.

Application deadline
Pre-master tracks start every September 1st. The deadline for application is 15 May.

More information
For additional information and application please contact Audrey Aijpassa.

There are 3 pre-master tracks: 15 ects, 30 ects, and 60 ects (see the tabs below), plus a separate track for 4th-year students at Saxion Next in Deventer.