Master´s degree in Archaeology and Territory

General Objectives of the Course

The studies’ plan was organized to accomplish the following general objectives:
a) deepen and consolidate knowledge and competences already acquired in the 1st cycle of studies in order to qualify students to perform tasks such as planning, supervision, implementation and management of the Archeological activity;
b) acquire new knowledge and develop new competences which, in different contexts of Archaeology both in field work and in office/lab work, allow students to analyze and manage the different types of information, know how to handle complex and contradictory situations, assess issues and make decisions, give opinions and critically judge, design and develop projects, elaborate technical and scientific documents and convey knowledge to different audiences.

Admission Requirements

a) Holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Archaeology, Archaeology and History or History, variant of Archaeology;
b) Holders of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in scientific areas considered suitable to pursue the Master's in Archaeology and
Territory;
c) Holders of a foreign bachelor's degree, in the scientific areas mentioned under a), recognized as meeting the objectives of a
bachelor's degree and considered suitable to pursue the Master's in Archaeology and Territory;
d) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional CV recognized as adequate for pursuing this cycle of studies by the Scientific
Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Coimbra.
The recognition referred to in sub-paragraphs b) to d) of paragraph 1 only provides access to the study cycle leading to the degree of
master and does not confer the equivalence to the degree of bachelor or the recognition of that degree.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

Archaeologist, Researcher, Senior Manager in Public Administration, Expert in Heritage Studies, Municipal Archaeologist, Expert in the field of Urban Management, Expert in the field of Natural Heritage.

Mode of Study

Daytime, full-time and face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

As assessment is a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, its aim is to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, their critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently enrolled. The following are examples of assessment items: Oral or written exams, written or practical work, individual and group projects that may require an oral defense, as well as class participation. Assessment for each class may include one or more of the above mentioned items. Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20 and a grade of 10 is required to pass. Whenever the grade comprises more than one item, the final grade is calculated by taking into account the relative weight of each item according a formula published in the course outline.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Skills to be developed:
a) wide knowledge and understanding of the problems of archaeological practice;
b) application of theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge, both in the planning and development of a research project and in the recovery of data and interpretation of the field archaeological register;
c) dynamic integration of contributions from other scientific areas into the core of their research, using multidisciplinary methodologies and information;
d) acquisition of knowledge about the legal and organic framework of archaeology and heritage;
e) acquisition of scientific and professional ethical awareness;
f) perception of the role or social value of the subject;
g) to develop a continuous, autonomous and efficient learning or training;
h) to create the conditions for students to be able to practice professional work as Archaeologists, according to the conditions required for this profession (DL nr. 164/2014, of November 4th).

Course Coordinator(s)

Ricardo Jorge Costeira da Silva
uc41256@uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

André Tomás Pinto da Silva e Conceição Santos
uc47625@uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

The recognition of prior learning is carried out according according to the Academic Policy of the University of Coimbra in its current wording.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees: Decree-Law nr 74/2006, 24th March, in its current wording.

Graduation Requirements

Students should obtain a total of 120 ECTS.

Access to Further Studies

The qualification gives access to higher education, namely to third cycle studies.

Study Programme

Common core

Master´s degree in Archaeology and Territory

Areas of expertise

Archaeogeography

Arqueologia Medieval e Moderna

Pre-Historical Aschaelogy

Proto-Historical Archaelogy

Roman Archaeology

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Course Type
2nd Cycle Studies - Continuity Master Programme

DGES Code: 6643

Qualification Awarded: Mestre

Duration: 2 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 120.0

Category: Continuity second cycle

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Applications

Call for Applications

• 2nd Cycle Course
• Readmission

• Application submission
• Web page with information for candidates

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Calendar

1st Semester

Start date: 07-09-2026
End date: 18-12-2026

2nd Semester

Start date: 08-02-2027
End date: 20-05-2027

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Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior

2025-07-31 a 2031-07-30

Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior

Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 55/2010/AL02

2025-05-17

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