• Single-discipline major: master of archaeology; abbreviation: mag. archaeol. / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.
• Double-discipline major: Master of Archaeology and … / Master of Archaeology and … ; abbreviation: mag. archeol. and … / Master of Arts; abbreviation: M.A.

*The full title for the double-discipline major depends on the individual choice of the second study programme.

8 (SQF), 7 (EQF), second cycle

2 years, 120 ECTS

• Single-discipline module
• Double-discipline module

When applying, the candidate chooses one of the modules.

A candidate who chooses double-discipline module has to choose another double-discipline module of one of the other faculty’s offered study programmes.

Admission to the first year of study (for both modules) shall be granted to the candidates who have completed:

a) a first cycle study programme in humanities;

b) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in Humanities;

c) first cycle study programme in other study disciplines, provided that a candidate has completed all the study obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. Candidate can fulfil the study obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams. Candidate must fulfil study obligations prior to enrolment into the master’s study programme;

d) a four-year academic study programme or specialist study programme after completing higher professional study programme (pre-reform study programmes, adopted before 11 June 2004) in other specialist disciplines, provided that a candidate has completed all the obligations relevant for further study prior to enrolment. Study obligations carrying up to 60 ECTS are defined by the relevant Faculty Commission based on documentation, provided by the candidate and taking into consideration the type of studies previously completed. Candidate can fulfil the study obligations within the first cycle of studies, within continuing professional development courses, or any other type of formal education and/or exams. Candidate must fulfil study obligations prior to enrolment into the master‘s study programme;

e) a comparable education abroad and have been, in the process of recognition of their qualification and in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act, legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

In case of enrolment limitation candidates are selected according to their average grade obtained in the first cycle / undergraduate studies.

The study programme will be delivered if at least 5 students are enrolled in the 1^st year.

Enrolment in a higher year of study (according to the criteria for transferring between study programmes and conditions for accelerated advancement)

Transferring between study programmes is possible according to the Higher Education Act, Criteria for transferring between study programmes and other regulations of this field.

Transfer between study programmes is the enrolment in the higher year of the study programme, in case of leaving the studies in the first (initial) study programme and continuation of studies in another study programme of the same degree. The transition takes into account the comparability of the study programmes and the completed study obligations of the candidate in the initial study programme. The transition between study programmes is also enrolment of the graduate in the higher year study programme of the same degree.

Transferring between study programmes is granted to candidates, provided that the following conditions are met:

• the candidate fulfils the admission requirements for the study programme;
• the Senate of the Faculty or the competent Faculty Commission estimates that the candidate can be recognized for at least half of the ECTS credit points of study obligations from the previous study programme, which relate to the compulsory subjects of the study programme to which the candidate is transferring;
• the completion of the initial study programme which the candidate is transferring from ensures the acquisition of comparable competencies as those envisaged by the study programme.

Enrolment is also open to candidates of a comparable study programme abroad who have been, in the process of recognition of their previous studies (in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act) legally granted the right to continue their studies in the study programme.

Applications for transferring between study programmes are considered by the relevant Commission. In accordance with the Criteria for transferring between study programmes the Commission takes into account the comparability between study programmes and study obligations the candidate has completed in the previous study programme, that can be recognized in this study programme. The candidate may also be required to complete differential exams as defined by the relevant Faculty Commission.

In case of enrolment limitation the candidates are selected according to average grade obtained during the study programme they are transferring from. Candidates can apply for recognition of passed examinations during previous education on the basis of the submission of the subject curriculum. The decision on the recognition of examinations on the proposal of the department is made by the Senate of the Faculty or competent Faculty Commission.

Enrolment places

Graduates of the programme will acquire broadly comparable basic knowledge in the field of archaeology; knowledge of the basic methods and techniques of field and post-field archaeological work, which includes, among others, segments of laboratory work and documentation procedures, will enable them to be involved in the working processes of identification, recording, evaluation, protection, presentation and promotion of archaeological heritage.

Acquired competences:

• Theoretical knowledge and practical application of methodological tools of archaeological science.
• Identification, analysis and interpretation of archaeological remains and critical attitude towards all archaeological sources and their interpretation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical foundations of the field of material cultural heritage in Slovenia and Europe, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean area.
• Critical appreciation of material culture.
• Interdisciplinary integration of knowledge from all humanities disciplines, critical examination of information and phenomena in professional environments.
• Evaluation of the human impact on the environment in all historical periods, from prehistory to the present.
• Knowledge and independent use of field-specific scientific and methodological tools to identify and solve specific work problems in the field of identification, evaluation, documentation, protection and popularisation of archaeological heritage.
• Independent use of material and historical sources for specific professional work and of information and communication technologies and systems in the field of archaeology.
• Knowledge of the organisation of the archaeological profession and its institutions in Slovenia (museum network, Slovenian Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, etc.).

The degree and education obtained enable employment in national, provincial and thematic museums, in units of the Slovenian Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, in higher education and research institutions, in various media (cultural editorial offices of television, radio stations, newspapers and magazines), in public administration, in tourism, in non-governmental organisations, and in self-employment in culture and science.

Occupations and institutions in which graduates can find employment:

• museum curator, conservator, cultural worker, etc. in:
• national, provincial and thematic museums,
• regional units of the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage,
• newspaper, television and radio editorial offices,
• publishing, advertising agencies, cultural institutions (theatres, libraries, cultural centres, etc.),
• tourism, and other sectors of the economy, and
• self-employment in the cultural and scientific sectors.