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The University of Iceland offers a unique Master’s programme in Historical Archaeology, allowing students to explore Iceland’s past through artefacts, written sources, and fieldwork. This 120 ECTS programme, taught in English, examines the interplay between material culture and written records from the past millennium. Students gain hands-on experience analysing bones, pollen, and other organic remains, as well as mastering dating techniques and interpretive methods. The programme is structured around mandatory courses, electives, and a substantial research project. Students study topics such as medieval societies, environmental history, and the ethical dimensions of archaeological work. Fieldwork opportunities, including excavations and surveys, provide direct engagement with Iceland’s archaeological sites, from Viking-age settlements to later historical periods. Graduates emerge with specialised knowledge of Iceland’s cultural history and the skills to conduct independent research. The programme also serves as a gateway to doctoral studies, reinforcing the University of Iceland’s reputation as a leader in Nordic archaeology and heritage preservation.
The University of Iceland offers a unique Master’s programme in Historical Archaeology, allowing students to explore Iceland’s past through artefacts, written sources, and fieldwork. This 120 ECTS programme, taught in English, examines the interplay between material culture and written records from the past millennium. Students gain hands-on experience analysing bones, pollen, and other organic remains, as well as mastering dating techniques and interpretive methods.
The programme is structured around mandatory courses, electives, and a substantial research project. Students study topics such as medieval societies, environmental history, and the ethical dimensions of archaeological work. Fieldwork opportunities, including excavations and surveys, provide direct engagement with Iceland’s archaeological sites, from Viking-age settlements to later historical periods.
Graduates emerge with specialised knowledge of Iceland’s cultural history and the skills to conduct independent research. The programme also serves as a gateway to doctoral studies, reinforcing the University of Iceland’s reputation as a leader in Nordic archaeology and heritage preservation.
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