This degree program is unique because it not only teaches basic archaeological skills and methods. The university's own art collection and cooperating institutions in the region also integrate practical and professional aspects of archaeological and monument conservation work into the course.

This course offers a specialization in the following areas:
  • Historical and cultural foundations of past cultures   
  • Monument knowledge   
  • Method awareness   
  • Problems of scientific research into historical epochs   
  • Genres, media, functions, techniques, contexts, forms, and styles   
  • Conditions of origin, functional, social, and cultural-historical contexts as well as the intentions of the artifacts   
  • Professional practice