Archaeology and Ancient History: Independent Study Course - Second Cycle
In this reading course, you will delve into one or more important areas of research in archaeology and ancient history. You will practise your ability to read and critically assess academic literature.
Start
Autumn 2026
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
ARKN19
The course consists mainly of independent literature studies. You will immerse yourself in one or more central fields of research within archaeology and ancient history. Together with your teacher, you will select literature within an area that you have previously studied at the undergraduate level.
You will deepen your knowledge in your chosen field of research and learn to critically analyse and evaluate the content of academic literature. You will reflect on your reading and discuss problematic areas in the literature with others.
Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
Syllabus (PDF, new tab)The course is taught in English at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History. The teaching takes place through planning discussions and supervision with your teacher. The examination takes the form of oral and written presentations and discussions of your reading.
The course is part of the Master's programme in Archaeology and Ancient History – Theory and Practice but can also be taken as a stand-alone course. Master's programme students have priority in admissions.
The course can form part of a Master's degree, either within the Master's programme in Archaeology and Ancient History – Theory and Practice or a stand-alone Master's degree in archaeology, historical archaeology, historical osteology, or ancient history.
After graduation, you will be well prepared for work in contract archaeology, research, cultural heritage, museums and other public or private organisations that deal with archaeological and historical knowledge. The programme also provides a solid foundation for further studies at the doctoral level.
Entry requirements
ARKK04 Archaeology: B.A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS credits, ARKH04 Historical Archaeology: B.A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS credits, AKSK04 Classical Archaeology and Ancient History: B.A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS credits, or HOSK04 Historical Osteology: B. A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS credits (or equivalent course).
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 33,750
First payment: SEK 33,750
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
A modern study environment in historic surroundings
As a student at the Faculties of Humanities and Theology, you will spend most of your time at LUX and SOL. Here you will study in a bright and open environment, steeped in history. There are two libraries with quiet reading rooms and group rooms that you can book. The buildings are situated next to each other, right next to the large University Library and close to several student nations. It’s a 15-minute walk to the train station and to Lund city centre.
