Course content

The course aims to provide work experience from archaeological museums, and other relevant museums of cultural history, as well as archaeological management and research institutions. The student is required to participate in an approved work and/or procurement programme, where he or she will be given information on and training in relevant tasks at the host institution. The internship period will also serve as an important link in building networks between institutions and students, both nationally and internationally.

Learning outcome

According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills):

Knowledge

The candidate has attained

• broad insight into, and understanding of, the execution of archaeology and how museums, managerial- and research institutions are run on a daily basis
• thorough knowledge of the host institutions structure and field of activity, as well as its place/function as a managerial, dissemination or research institution

Skills

The candidate has attained

• thorough practical experience from one or more of the host institutions fields of work, as well as basic insight into opportunities and challenges in developing academic cooperation and networks

Learning methods and activities

The intern will participate in the everyday functions of the host institution with a responsible supervisor. The activities will therefore vary depending on the function of the institution. The students will follow a preapproved training programme. The student's achievements will be graded with a pass/fail after the student hands in a report, along with a written evaluation from the host institution.

Compulsory seminar where the student presents the host institution and the internship to other MA students.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's programme in Archaeology.