Master's Programme in Archaeology
Advance your expertise in osteology, bioarchaeology, and Near Eastern fieldwork at the University of Warsaw.
Best for:Best for graduates seeking specialized training in bioarchaeology, osteology, and field excavation techniques.
Overview
The Institute of Archaeology at the University of Warsaw offers a comprehensive Master's programme focused on practical excavation techniques, human and animal bone analysis, and archaeological chemistry. Students receive rigorous training in osteology, taphonomy, and field-based macroscopic assessments, supported by specialized coursework in Eastern Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology. The curriculum prepares graduates to conduct professional cemetery and bone deposit excavations while contextualizing bioarchaeological data within wider historical and ecological frameworks. Candidates participate in a qualifying interview conducted in English to assess their foundational knowledge and specific academic interests.
What you'll do
- Conduct field excavations of human and animal remains, cemeteries, and bone deposits
- Perform macroscopic analyses of human skeletal remains including sex and age assessments
- Identify basic paleopathological conditions, stress markers, metric measurements, and odontology features
- Design and execute specific laboratory research projects in bioarchaeology
- Contextualize bioarchaeological research findings within broader historical and ecological frameworks
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle studies
Degree offered: Master's
Language: English; ability to undergo a qualifying interview in English
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in archaeological studies or related disciplines
- Ability to participate in academic discussions and interviews in English
- Interest in osteology, bone taphonomy, or archaeological chemistry
- Holders of a first-cycle degree (Bachelor's or equivalent)
- Enrolled candidates without a first-cycle degree in archaeology may be required to pass supplemental exams
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Candidates must submit their application through the university registration system and participate in an English-language qualifying interview. Enrolled candidates from non-archaeology backgrounds may need to pass additional qualifying examinations.
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