Overview

Aim of the European Master in Archaeological Materials Science (ARCHMAT) Programme at Sapienza University of Rome is to provide students with specialized skills in the analytical characterization and conservation of archaeological and Cultural Heritage materials. ARCHMAT provides a common, integrated platform for excellent students to meet international experts on different topics in Archaeometry, thus promoting an enriching multisectoral, multicultural, and interdisciplinary experience.

Career opportunities

Archaeometry and Cultural Heritage PhD courses in Europe and worldwide

Private sector (Restoration SMEs, private profession)

Scientific Laboratories of Museums and other Governmental Institutions

International Organizations devoted to the Protection of Cultural Heritage.

Programme Structure

Curriculum and Mobility

ARCHMAT involves mobility of one semester at each of the three degree-awarding Universities (Portugal, Greece and Italy), followed by a fourth semester of master thesis work in any of the three leading Universities, with the option of secondments at any of the associated Institutions.

The first semester in Évora is characterized by introductory Science courses to students with Humanities background and introductory Archaeology Courses to students with Science background, complemented by fieldwork activities. The ECTS in the second (Thessaloniki) and third (Rome) semester are earned by successfully completing highly specialized courses with increasing complexity and laboratory workload involvement in Archaeometry, focusing on three different historical periods: a) Prehistory-Megalithic, b) Greek, and c) Roman classical periods.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

42

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Roma, Italy
Evora, Portugal
Thessaloníki, Greece

Disciplines

Materials Science Archaeology View 20 other Masters in Materials Science in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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80

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42

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The ARCHMAT Program is open to excellent candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree (I cycle equivalent - 180 ECTS) from either Science (Physics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering) or Humanities (Archaeology, Conservation Science, Cultural Heritage Studies, Architecture, Art History) backgrounds. Scholarships may be available.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Roma

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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Funding

The awarding of a limited number of EU funded scholarships to top ranked candidates to attend the 2022-2024 edition of the ARCHMAT program is pending evaluation by the EACEA agency of the European Commission of an application for renewed funding submitted by the ARCHMAT Consortium whose result is expected to be published in August 2022.

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Greece
Italy
Portugal

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