For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

• A qualifying German or equivalent foreign degree in archaeology or geosciences with an archaeological component of at least 60 LP, equivalent to that of the Bachelor's program in Ancient Studies at Freie Universität Berlin.
• Language certificate in English (level B2 CEFR) for applicants whose native language is not English and who have not obtained their university degree at an educational institution where English is the language of instruction.

For applicants who have obtained their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution, proof of German language skills must be provided. This can be done by passing the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) or by providing proof of an equivalent level of knowledge according to the Regulations for the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Applicants at Freie Universität Berlin.

More information on admission criteria can be found in the Admissions Statute for the Joint Master’s Program Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology (ALFA) offered by Freie Universität Berlin and University of Applied Sciences Berlin (Zugangssatzung für gemeinsamen konsekutiven Masterstudiengang Angewandte Landschafts- und Feldarchäologie (ALFA)).

The master's program in Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology (ALFA) has a long name. This is explained by the multifaceted content that this degree program seeks to impart. It is a joint program of the Department of History and Cultural Studies at Freie Universität Berlin and the Department of Design and Culture at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences; accordingly, students from both institutions learn and conduct research here.

The master's program in Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology (ALFA) is deliberately practice-oriented in order to teach modern methods and concepts of both landscape and field archaeology. Central to this is an understanding of the dynamic development of spatial structures of natural and cultural landscapes as well as settlement processes. For this purpose, students are introduced to various methods such as 3D recording of finds and features, the use of geoinformation systems, modern surveying and documentation technology, etc., and are taught how to use these methods confidently. Archaeological teaching contents from different cultural areas and periods are deepened. Likewise, students are taught monument preservation strategies and archival documentation.

Berlin's university landscape holds a broad spectrum of subjects and unique opportunities for study. Nowhere else in Germany is there such a high density of research, science and culture. The numerous museums, libraries and institutes, such as the German Archaeological Institute, offer a wide range of opportunities for scientific activity and contacts in professional networks.

In the master's program Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology (ALFA) builds on the range of studies and research in the corresponding subjects of the Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Freie Universität Berlin ad expands it with a varied as well as comprehensive curriculum to a modern study.

The structure of the Master program is defined by the study regulations, containing detailed descriptions of the contents and goals of individual modules and example course sequences. The exam regulations define the type of and requirements for individual assessments in the modules and the final examination for the program. These regulations also define the available credits for each module or course and the required hours for the completion of the program.

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The Master's thesis should demonstrate that the student is capable of independently treating a defined research subject. Following successful completion of the program, the candidate will be awarded with the degree Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Graduates of the Master's program are qualified for professional activities in the field of monument preservation, at archaeological state offices, in scientific institutions and museums as well as in the field of activity of environmental impact assessment. In addition, areas of commercial archaeology offer employment opportunities in a variety of profiles. The master's program also qualifies students for doctoral studies.