Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Prehistoric Archaeology have gained a range of competences which qualify them for roles in the core areas of archaeological monument conservation, museums, communal archaeology, private-sector archaeological excavation and many other fields beyond these core areas, such as tourism, publishing, etc. A good master's degree also enables you to pursue a doctoral degree programme. Many employment opportunities in the higher grades of the civil service require a doctorate.

Archaeological monument conservation: Areas of involvement

Creation of monument inventories
Regional departments
Supervision of monument conservation volunteers
Conference planning and management
Public relations

Museum: Areas of involvement

Exhibition design and implementation
Conference planning and management
Public relations
Creation of inventories of finds
Depot management

Private-sector archaeological excavations (excavation companies):

Excavation personnel
Excavation manager

Research/academia

Qualified contribution to university research projects
- Research associate with independent responsibilities
- Conference planning and management
- Independent presentation of research results

Independent doctoral research