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    Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies

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    Leiden, NLMAIn-person1 year
    €22,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    85
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University is a 60-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Leiden, NL. Tuition is €22,300.

    About the program

    The program combines academic and practical aspects of cultural and landscape studies, politics, cultural theory, and environmental sciences from an archaeological perspective relevant to heritage management and modern museum practices. It covers current approaches and ethical issues in heritage and museum studies, including a thesis, region focus courses, and electives.

    Focus: both
    Top 10 for Archaeology (QS)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (internet based) 90, where each separate constituent score must be at least 20
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 6.5, where each separate constituent score must be at least 6.0 Academic modules only. Minimum overall score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year orientation year (Netherlands)

    €13,800.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University is €22,300 across 60 required credits.
    Is Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University online or in-person?
    Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University is offered in-person.
    How long does Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University take to complete?
    Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University is structured around 1 year and 60 credits.
    How large is the Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University cohort?
    Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University typically enrolls around 85 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University?
    Post-completion work rights for Archaeology: MA Heritage and Museum Studies at Leiden University: 1 year orientation year (Netherlands)