Society and Culture

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Faculty of Geography and History

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To provide specific teaching in archaeology to meet the demands of the labour market and the needs of graduates wishing to work in archaeological excavations organized by the public administration, in a freelance capacity or to begin a doctoral thesis.

Spain's rich archaeological patrimony, combined with the increasing number of urban development projects in areas of archaeological interest and specific legal provisions governing the country's heritage, mean there is a growing need for well-trained professional archaeologists to excavate these sites and to collect all the information necessary to conduct their research. An archaeologist today requires specific training and not just specialist knowledge of history. The increasing complexity of archaeology in terms of the methods it requires, its wider implications, and its many close links with other academic areas beyond the usual confines of the humanity faculties means the archaeologist today requires a special training in the methodologies and technical aspects of the field, combined with a knowledge of the legislation governing archaeological heritage.

The masters seeks to provide practical training for archaeologists who wish to excavate in the field and those wishing to undertake research by interpreting historical processes from the archaeological register. To achieve this, the masters program is centred on a series of multidisciplinary subjects. The aim is to provide students with all the resources and knowledge needed to operate efficiently in the field, ensuring that they are fully trained to use the techniques and systems at the disposal of the archaeologist as he or she seeks to interpret data from the archaeological register.

The program aims to provide professional archaeologists with the resources to evaluate archaeological sites by adopting a plural approach, not simply as a source of information for the documentation, analysis and interpretation of a settlement process, but also as part of a functional system integrated within the present evolution and transformation of the urban, periurban and rural space. Key components of the masters include interpreting the environmental impact of an archaeological project and the consequences for the protection and conservation of the heritage (analysed in the course entitled: Management of the Archaeological Heritage), as well as writing technical reports.

Academic record and curriculum vitae (giving evidence of experience and interest in the world of archaeology)

Graduates. The Masters Coordinating Committee will determine the relevance of an applicant's previous studies to the courses included on the Masters program.