Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art)
Pavia, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 3,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The Application Period for 2024-25 intake is 13th November 2023 – 6th June 2024.
** for EU students, fees are based on students' family income. They range from about 156 euro to 3500 euro per year. For non-EU students a flat rate is determined according to the citizenship and range from 400 euro to 3500 euro
Key Summary
Introduction
This two-year English Language Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art) was recognized as a Department of Excellence by the Italian Ministry of Education for 2018-2022 and ranked top 30 in the 2018 QS World Ranking for subject Classics & Ancient History.
Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to study the Mediterranean World, considered through Archaeology and History from a unique perspective, combining all the civilizations facing the Mediterranean from the 2nd millennium to the Middle Ages. The course makes full use of Pavia's rich archaeological landscape: Pavia is surrounded by world-class Prehistoric, Roman, and Medieval heritage and by several Museums with historic Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman collections.
Students will benefit from:
- Official agreements between the University and several Italian and international Institutions, such as New York University – Institute of Study for Ancient World, the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the Soprintendenza of Piedmont, and the Istituto Villa Adriana-Villa d’Este at Tivoli, Rome.
- Possibilities of internships in Italy and abroad
- Regular study trips and fieldwork opportunities, such as archaeological excavations.s, surveys, and Museums lab) in Cappadocia (Turkey) and several parts of Italy, including at two UNESCO world heritage sites, Hadrian’s Villa at Tivoli and Dos dell’Arca in Valcamonica.
Career Opportunities
Curriculum
The program comprises four semesters of teaching (120 ECTS total), followed by a dissertation (36 ECTS) based on your chosen research area.
The degree program encompasses theory, methodology, and practice. You will undertake a varied schedule of learning, from lectures and seminars to fieldwork and museum activities and individual supervision. Assessment includes essays, and research projects, concluding with original research for a dissertation on a subject of your choosing.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Fee Waiver: exemption from the payment of the University tuition fee;
EDiSU Pavia scholarship: Edisu scholarship benefits for all level applicants include accommodation in a Residence; one meal per day at the canteens; a sum of money, according to the student’s economic situation.
“Study in Italy”: The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also assigns scholarships to applicants from specific countries, fulfilling some merit requirements and enrolling in Master’s Degree and PhD programs.
- Fee Waiver: exemption from the payment of the University tuition fee;
- EDiSU Pavia scholarship: Edisu scholarship benefits for all level applicants include accommodation in a Residence; one meal per day at the canteens; a sum of money, according to the student’s economic situation.
- “STUDY IN ITALY” : The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also assigns scholarships to applicants from specific countries, fulfilling some merit requirements and enrolling in Master’s Degree and PhD programs.