Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in History and Archaeology is offered by the Department of History and Archaeology of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Patras. It is a study program focusing on the study of history, culture, and archaeological heritage from antiquity to the modern era. Students acquire knowledge in ancient, Byzantine, and modern history, archaeology, museology, and cultural studies, as well as skills in historical research and archaeological documentation. The program contributes to the development of graduates with scientific training and cultural awareness.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at skills enabling careers in historical and archaeological research, cultural management, museology, and education. It includes research and practical training, preparing graduates for museums, archaeological services, cultural organizations, research institutes, and educational institutions.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a secondary school leaving certificate and successful participation in national-level examinations or placement examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of History and Archaeology aims to educate scientists with knowledge in ancient, Byzantine, and modern history, archaeology, museology, and cultural heritage management. Students develop skills in historical and archaeological research, analysis of historical sources, documentation of cultural assets, and the scientific approach to issues of history and culture.
Skills
The program equips students with skills in historical and archaeological research, analysis of historical sources, documentation of cultural assets, and cultural heritage management. It includes ancient, Byzantine, and modern history, archaeology, museology, and cultural studies, with primary training taking place in research laboratories, museums, and archaeological field activities.
Competences
The department’s program provides knowledge in history, archaeology, and cultural heritage management, developing students’ abilities in historical and archaeological research, analysis of historical sources, and documentation of cultural assets. Graduates gain capabilities in the scientific and cultural approach to issues of history, archaeology, and culture.