{"id":25469,"date":"2025-03-28T17:06:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T16:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\/fb07-iaw\/alpha-m-a\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T17:33:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T15:33:48","slug":"alpha-m-a","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iaw.uni-mainz.de\/en\/alpha-m-a\/","title":{"rendered":"ALPHA M.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n
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Welcome to the \u2018Archaeology and Philology in the Ancient Sciences (ALPHA)\u2019 programme at JGU Mainz, where the past comes to life and the future begins. Our innovative Master\u2019s programme offers a unique combination of broad interdisciplinary training and in-depth specialist knowledge in the disciplines of Egyptology, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Byzantine Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, Classical Philology, Near Eastern Archaeology, and Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology. Join us on an exciting journey into the world of the pre-modern and ancient eras. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n

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The degree program promotes international and interdisciplinary experiences that will qualify you for successful academic careers and diverse career paths in current and future professional fields. ALPHA’s interdisciplinary approach transcends the traditional boundaries between archaeology and philology, allowing you to view ancient studies holistically and preparing you for a variety of career paths.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

The degree program places great emphasis on teaching specialist knowledge in the areas of history, urban and landscape structures, artefacts, monuments, early writings, languages and texts. Cultural theory, field archaeology, museology, linguistics, literature, natural sciences and digital methods are taught in the seminars.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Through the integration of research-oriented teaching-learning settings, project seminars, internships and field trips, you will gain valuable practical experience that goes beyond the traditional university degree program. This practice-oriented training prepares you optimally for a successful professional future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The degree program makes this possible through practical phases in various specializations and in the area of professional skills. These internships can be completed both in university projects and in non-university contexts. Take part in excavations, work in a museum during an internship or gain practical experience in heritage conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

The degree program promotes research-based learning through involvement in current research projects, exhibition projects and international conferences. This enables you to participate at the forefront of scientific research and discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

You have the opportunity to design your own course sequence by choosing a specialization and individual qualification. This not only promotes your professional expertise, but also your personal development and adaptability.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

One focus is on independent learning, presentation skills and critical thinking, which are continuously developed in various teaching and examination formats. This promotes your independence and personal responsibility<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

The degree program prepares you for a wide range of professional fields, from academic research and museum work to jobs in consulting, cultural and project management and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Practical tasks and object-based studies in the context of the IAW\u2019s collections and those of other museums, as well as citizen science projects, offer the opportunity to actively participate in the preservation and presentation of cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n

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