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Doctor of Philosophy Programme
Archaeological Sciences

As of winter semester 2014/2015 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding doctoral programme please consult this page »

Faculty	Faculty of Philosophy and History
Duration / ECTS-Credits	6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits
Academic Degree	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Qualification Level	Doctorate (Third Cycle)
Mode of Study	Full-Time
Study Code	C 094 xxx | C 794 550 xxx
Curriculum	Information on the Curriculum (2009W) *
Admission Requirements	Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent

* Information on the Curriculum (2009W)

• University of Innsbruck Bulltetin June 2014, Issue 36, No. 543 (Withdrawal of degree programme)
• University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 10 2009, Issue 34, No. 171
• English version of the Curriculum

Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations

The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.

Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »

Requirements

Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent:

• Master's Programme Archaeological Sciences
• Magister Programme Prehistory and Early History
• Magister Programme Medieval and Post-Medieval Archaeology
• Diploma Programme Prehistory and Early History
• Diploma Programme Classical Archaeology

Criteria for the determination of equivalence:

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Archaeological Sciences requires a university (diploma or) master's degree in a thematically relevant field. Master's or diploma degrees awarded by universities of applied sciences ("Fachhochschulen") are considered on an individual basis.

In the event that equivalence has been established in principle but with certain qualifications missing for full equivalence, supplemental examinations may be required. These examinations must be completed during the doctoral degree programme.

Modules and Dissertation

Compulsory Modules 60 ECTS-Credits

Dissertation 120 ECTS-Credits

Reflection on Methods 2 ECTS-Credits Generic Skills 10 ECTS-Credits Interdisciplinary Forum for PhD Candidates 4 ECTS-Credits Reflection on Research 5 ECTS-Credits Active Participation in Scientific Discourse 10 ECTS-Credits Traineeship in Academic Scholarship and Research 10 ECTS-Credits New and Comprehensive Research Methods 4 ECTS-Credits Interdisciplinary Research Workshop 6 ECTS-Credits Analysis and Evaluation of Research Strategies 4 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defence 5 ECTS-Credits

The dissertation is a scientific piece of work which – in contrast to a diploma or master thesis – serves to prove the student's ability to cope with scientific questions in an independent way. The dissertation topic has to be chosen from the fields of prehistory and early history, Middle-Eastern archaeology, classical archeology, archaeology of the Roman provinces, medieval and modern archaeology. Interdisciplinary topics are possible. The student has to propose a team of supervisors, consisting of at least two people (dissertation committee), and to nominate one of them as the supervisor mainly responsible. It is permissible to propose supervisors (with the exception of the main supervisor) from subject-related fields. In justifiable exceptional cases it is possible for students to propose only one supervisor. The student has to communicate the dissertation topic and the names of the supervisors in writing to the Director of Studies prior to beginning the work. Topic and supervisors are considered as accepted, if the Director of Studies does not veto them by means of a decree within one month after the receipt of the proposal.

Qualification Profile and Skills

The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Archaeological Sciences requires the completion of the Master’s Programme Archaeological Sciences or a relevant equal final degree.

The central educational objectives of the doctoral programme include systematic understanding of the research discipline and the understanding of the related methods.

Through their submission of an original piece of scientific work, graduates of this programme are required to make their own contribution to research which widens boundaries of knowledge and conforms to the evaluation standards of international experts. In the process, they develop scientific questions and independently subject these to critical analysis. This requires the competence of independently designing and carrying out significant research projects with scientific integrity.

As qualified junior scientists, the graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Archaeological Sciences are able to organize scientific forums, to discuss findings from their special areas with colleagues, students, as well as experts and to present and explain these findings to an academic as well as interested non-academic audience. The quality and international orientation of these studies are to promote the graduates' mobility and to direct their perception beyond the boundaries of their special field. The key qualifications and generic skills acquired should empower the graduates to adapt their expertise to fast-changing requirements, without uncritically subordinating themselves to short-lived trends.

Expected Learning Outcomes for the Doctorate

Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Archaeological Sciences serves to educate and train archeologists for research and teaching positions at universities and associated institutions as well as highly qualified junior processionals for other higher occupational positions.

Contact and Information

Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d