Archaeological Heritage of the Mediteranean

The study programme Archeological Heritage of the Mediterranean is designed to deepen and expand the professional competences of a student in the field of archaeology and archaeological heritage, including the theoretical aspects as well as the transfer of knowledge for applied use in the institutions engaged in the research, protection, promotion and marketing of archaeological heritage.

During the course of studies, students will have developed a profound insight into the state and development of the concepts of archeology and the protection of archaeological heritage, the knowledge of the basic practical scientific methods of archaeological science, conservation and museology, the knowledge of protection and promotion of archeology and cultural heritage, and the ability to solve problems as well as to use research results in theoretical scientific work.

Students will have the possibility of early involvement in research work through the Institute of Archeology and Heritage. They will have a rich professional library at their disposal in the quarters of the Institute in Piran. An important part of the study and understanding of archaeological heritage in practice are professional excursions.

Master (MA) in archaeology

Master`s, second cycle, full-time study

Duration: 2 Years / 120 ECTS

0222 History and archaeology

Admission to the first year of study 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

the candidates are selected according to their average grade obtained in the first cycle / undergraduate studies.