International Erasmus Mundus Master in Quaternary and Prehistory
International Master in Quaternary and Prehistory
- Ferrara, Italy
- Quezon City, Philippines
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
Italian, French, English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
27 Feb 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* For the selected students, the tuition fees will be fully covered by the Consortium
The official languages of the Joint Degree are Italian, English and French. A Joint Diploma Supplement in English is provided to all graduates, facilitating international academic and professional mobility.
Scholarships funded by the EACEA under the EMJMD program will be awarded only to students who achieve a minimum evaluation score of 85.
The total amount of the ECAEA scholarship (paid monthly) will be 33.600 € (for the two years) and any tuition fees will be charged to the scholarship holders.The number of scholarships funded by EACEA that will be awarded will depend on the number and the quality of the applications received.
The IMQP consortium will provide a mobility scholarship for non EACEA scholarship holders enrolled in the IMQP Master’s program. This mandatory mobility will take place during the second year and will last minimum 1 semester, depending on the student’s specific study track. Additional scholarships may be available through the IMQP Consortium.
All students must complete a minimum of two study periods, each worth at least 30 credits, in two institutions located in countries different from their country of residence.
The master's program provides access to doctoral studies, a path naturally chosen by many students aiming for a research career. However, there are also numerous other potential career opportunities:
- Directors and Curators of museums specializing in prehistory, natural sciences, or archaeology, where the program’s interdisciplinary approach provides a significant advantage.
- Researchers and Professors at universities or public and private research centers.
- Directors of Emergency and Preventive Excavations, overseeing projects tied to the construction of major public infrastructure.
- Educational Service Managers for museums and archaeological parks.
- Cultural Heritage Management Experts, employed by public administrations responsible for cultural affairs.
- Collection Management and Cataloguing Specialists, ensuring proper documentation and preservation of artifacts.
- Consultants for National Authorities, advising on public building projects and conducting risk assessments.
- 3D Technology Experts, skilled in topographic surveying of large areas and rendering archaeological objects.
- Specialists in Site Planning and Documentation, focusing on archaeological sites and excavation projects.
- Science Communicators and Mediators, dedicated to disseminating scientific knowledge.
- Heritage Tourism Development Officers, fostering tourism initiatives around cultural assets.
- Research Technicians and Laboratory Assistants, supporting scientific studies and experiments.
- Scientific Editors and Journalists, crafting content for academic and public audiences.
- Teacher Trainers, preparing educators in fields related to archaeology, prehistory, and cultural heritage.