The Master’s Degree Programme is being renewed starting from the academic year 2026/2027, with a new structure designed to strengthen the connection between study, practice, and the career paths. The programme thus follows recent developments in archaeology, while enhancing the most established competencies of the discipline.
Through this Master’s Degree Programme, you will:
- Deepen your knowledge of archaeological methodologies and disciplines, with particular attention to the study of contexts and the analysis of materials;
- Develop skills in the management and analysis of archaeological data, including the use of advanced digital tools for data production and interpretation;
- Integrate the study of archaeology with historical and epigraphic disciplines, as well as technical-scientific and legal-administrative knowledge;
- Take part, from the first year, in structured practical activities such as laboratories, archaeological excavations, non-invasive investigations, internships, and seminars;
- Develop transferable skills, including the ability to work independently and in teams, as well as communication skills aimed at both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
The programme offers two curricula:
Archaeology and Cultures of the Ancient World (ACMA)
If you choose this curriculum (mostly taught in Italian), you will follow a path characterized by a strong organization into learning areas and cultural domains. You will be able to build a flexible academic pathway, with particular attention to professionalizing aspects such as preventive archaeology, heritage protection, and management. This curriculum balances theoretical and applied training, preparing you to work in different areas of the archaeological profession.
Applied Critical Archaeology and Heritage (ACRA)
If you choose this curriculum, entirely taught in English, you will study in an international and multicultural environment. You will explore archaeological heritage through critical and social approaches, with a specific focus on material and written culture across a broad chronological and geographical framework spanning the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The programme also strengthens scientific and comparative legal skills, preparing you to operate in global contexts
