Master's Degree Programme in
Ancient Civilizations: Archaeology, Literature and History
Enrolment from 2025/2026
Level:

Master's Degree

Degree Classification:

LM-2 R (Archaeology) and LM-15 (Ancient philology, literature and history)

Venue:

Venice

Language:

Italian

Attendance:

Not compulsory

Duration:

2 years

ECTS/CFU:

120 credits

Admission:

Open

International:

Programme with Double or Joint Degrees

How to enrol

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained in Italy, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment

If you are enrolling with a qualification obtained abroad, follow the procedure described on the page:

Admission and enrolment with an international qualification

The programme at a glance

1

the programme provides a comprehensive chronological, geographical, and methodological approach to archaeological studies. It encompasses archaeology workshops and excavations, epigraphy courses, digital humanities laboratories, and internships in archaeological museums. The course equips students for entry into the Scuola Interateneo di specializzazione in archeologia (Inter-University School of Specialisation in Archaeology)

2

a comprehensive academic programme centred on studying the linguistic, literary, and historical-cultural traditions of the classical world and the ancient Mediterranean (Greek, Latin, and beyond). A broad array of specialised courses are available, and you will have the chance to customise your studies towards Western Asia, Egypt, and North Africa

3

this programme is globally acknowledged for its in-depth examination of epigraphy, focusing on inscriptions' linguistic, literary, historical, and archaeological dimensions, while incorporating digital epigraphy technologies

After graduation

you can pursue managerial or organizational positions in institutions like archaeological superintendencies, museums, administrations, cataloguing, documentation and restoration departments, excavation co-operative societies, and publishing companies

in accordance with current regulations, you may be eligible to teach in lower and upper secondary schools or opt to pursue further studies and research with a PhD

a comprehensive understanding of the ancient world, combined with the analytical tools and working methods developed during your studies, will prove invaluable in the fields of cultural promotion and communication. Additionally, you may offer consultancy services for both public and private institutions, as well as for audiovisual productions

Contacts

Humanistic Campus

ADiSS - Humanistic Campus
Malcanton Marcorà [ITA], Dorsoduro 3484/D, 30123 Venice (Italy)

Campus services: campus.umanistico@unive.it
Humanistic area internships: stage.areaumanistica@unive.it
Information tutors: tutor.campusumanistico@unive.it

Degree programme website (permalink): www.unive.it/degree/fmr2