Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution

Course Overview

The M.Sc. Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution at the University of Tubingen is a two-year, research-oriented program focusing on the broad spectrum of natural scientific applications to address archaeological and historical questions. In the first semester students receive an overview of various natural history archaeology subjects before specializing in one of several disciplines including archaeobotany, archaeometry, geoarchaeology, paleoanthropology, archaeo- and paleogenetics, Stone Age archaeology, or zooarchaeology. The program emphasizes methods and topics rather than specific periods or regions. Curriculum involves laboratory work, field trips, and visits to museums and archaeological sites.