Archaeologist
Graduates of the Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology may pursue professional careers at universities, research institutions, Superintendencies, museums, museum networks, foundations, archaeological areas and parks, as well as companies and cooperatives engaged in excavation and preventive archaeology.

They may hold roles involving scientific coordination or collaboration in projects concerning protection, restoration, and enhancement of cultural heritage; participate in planned or emergency excavations; or provide technical and scientific consultancy services in both public and private sectors.

The degree also grants access to Postgraduate Specialisation Schools in Archaeological Heritage, PhD programmes, and second-level Master’s programmes. Furthermore, upon completion of the qualification process for teaching and fulfilment of the requirements established by current legislation, graduates may access teaching positions within the national school system.

Historian
Graduates in Historical Sciences may pursue professional careers as researchers or consultants at universities, research institutes and centres in Italy and abroad, State archives, municipal and private archives, libraries, museums, and foundations, as well as within public bodies, local administrations, publishing houses, and companies operating in cultural communication, promotion, and scientific dissemination (Public History).

They may also participate in projects concerning territorial enhancement and cultural heritage development, including initiatives linked to cultural tourism.

The Master’s Degree grants access to PhD programmes, second-level Master’s programmes, and competitive public examinations in the fields of research, teaching, and cultural heritage management. Furthermore, upon completion of the teacher qualification process and fulfilment of the requirements established by current legislation, graduates may access teaching positions within the national school system.

Museum Activities Coordinator
Graduates of the Interclass Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology and Historical Sciences may hold technical-scientific and operational roles within public and private institutions, including archaeological, historical, artistic, and ethnographic museums, art galleries, foundations, antiquarian institutions, archives, and other cultural institutes and heritage sites.

They may participate in projects involving the cataloguing, documentation, digitisation, and publication of cultural heritage, promoted and funded by public and private bodies, as well as in initiatives concerning the reorganisation and updating of public and private museum collections.

Further professional opportunities include roles in visitor services and cultural mediation, educational and heritage education activities, the production of scholarly and outreach content for traditional and digital media, and collaboration in initiatives aimed at the enhancement and communication of historical and archaeological heritage.

Archivist
Graduates of the Interclass Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology and Historical Sciences may be employed as archivists within public and private archives, public administrations, local authorities, cultural institutions, and foundations, undertaking technical-scientific roles in records management and preservation services and providing professional support in the administration of archival holdings and records systems.

Access to senior or managerial positions — such as Archive Director, Conservator, or Head of Records Management and Preservation Services — is subject to the fulfilment of the requirements and the successful completion of the procedures established by the applicable legislation.

2.5.3.2.4 - Archaeologist
Graduates of the Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology may work in universities, research institutions, Superintendencies, museums, museum networks, foundations, archaeological sites and parks, as well as in companies and cooperatives engaged in excavation activities and preventive archaeology. They may hold positions involving scientific coordination or collaboration in projects concerning the protection, restoration and enhancement of cultural heritage, participate in planned or emergency excavations, and provide technical-scientific consultancy services in both the public and private sectors.

The degree also provides access to Specialisation Schools in Archaeological Heritage, PhD programmes and second-level Master’s programmes. Furthermore, upon completion of the teacher qualification process and fulfilment of the requirements established by current legislation, graduates may pursue careers in secondary education.

2.5.3.4.1 - Historian
Graduates in Historical Sciences may work as researchers or consultants in universities, research institutes and centres in Italy and abroad, State archives, municipal and private archives, libraries, museums and foundations, as well as in public bodies, local administrations, publishing houses and companies operating in the fields of cultural communication, cultural promotion and public dissemination of scholarly knowledge (Public History). They may also participate in projects aimed at the enhancement of local territories and cultural heritage, including within the context of cultural and heritage tourism.

The Master’s degree provides access to PhD programmes, second-level Master’s programmes and public competitions in the fields of research, education and cultural heritage management. Furthermore, upon completion of the teacher qualification process and fulfilment of the requirements established by current legislation, graduates may pursue careers in secondary education.

2.5.4.5.3 - Museum Activities Coordinator
Graduates of the inter-class Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology and Historical Sciences may hold technical-scientific and operational positions within public and private institutions, including archaeological, historical, art and ethnographic museums, art galleries, foundations, antiquarian institutions, archives, and other cultural institutions and heritage sites. They may be involved in projects concerning the cataloguing, documentation, digitisation and publication of cultural heritage, promoted and funded by public and private bodies, as well as in the redesign, reorganisation and updating of public and private museum collections.

Additional career opportunities include roles in visitor services and cultural mediation, heritage education and outreach activities, the preparation of scholarly and public-oriented content for traditional and digital media, and collaboration in initiatives aimed at the enhancement, promotion and communication of historical and archaeological heritage.

2.5.4.5.1 - Archivist
Graduates of the inter-class Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology and Historical Sciences may work as archivists in public and private archives, public administrations, local authorities, cultural institutions and foundations, carrying out technical-scientific functions within records management and archival preservation services, as well as providing support for the administration of archives and document management systems.

Access to positions of responsibility, such as Archive Director, Archivist-Curator, or Head of Records and Digital Preservation Services, is subject to meeting the qualifications and successfully completing the procedures required under current legislation.

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2.5.3.2.4 - Archaeologist
Graduates of the Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology work in the fields of research, protection, enhancement and management of archaeological cultural heritage. They coordinate work teams in excavation projects and in stratigraphic, topographical and territorial survey activities, overseeing the documentation, processing and interpretation of the data collected. They participate in the planning and implementation of excavation, restoration and heritage enhancement projects and collaborate with public and private institutions in the design of research, conservation and dissemination activities. They may also provide technical and scientific consultancy services and hold positions of responsibility in museums, Superintendencies, archaeological parks and archaeological sites.

Graduates possess solid theoretical and practical expertise in archaeological research methodologies, stratigraphy, territorial investigations and the study of archaeological materials. They are able to conduct excavations and field surveys, manage and interpret complex data from different contexts, and use advanced tools and technologies for documentation and analysis, including GIS, databases, 3D surveying, photogrammetry, laser scanning and digital modelling. They are familiar with cultural heritage legislation, the principles of heritage protection and conservation, cataloguing procedures, and methodologies for communication and heritage enhancement. They also possess the ability to coordinate work teams, are proficient in information technology tools, and have command of at least one European Union language at B2 level, enabling them to consult scientific sources and specialised scholarly literature.

2.5.3.4.1 - Historian
Graduates of the Master’s Degree Programme in Historical Sciences are able to conceive, conduct and coordinate research activities and the critical analysis of sources, to design projects for the enhancement and communication of historical memory, and to work in academic, institutional and public dissemination contexts. They perform research, consultancy, editorial and project-development functions in universities, research centres, cultural institutions, local authorities, archives and libraries. They contribute to the organisation of scholarly studies, exhibitions, museum displays, Public History initiatives and cultural communication projects.

Graduates possess advanced skills in the research and analysis of written, oral, iconographic and cartographic historical sources, in the use of the principal tools of archival research, and in the digitisation and cataloguing of documentary materials. They are capable of organising and interpreting large amounts of data, producing scholarly and public-oriented publications, and using information technologies and digital platforms for research management and communication. The linguistic competence acquired (at least B2 level in one European Union language) and the methodological training received enable graduates to operate effectively in interdisciplinary and international environments, coordinating projects and initiatives aimed at the enhancement of documentary heritage and historical memory.

2.5.4.5.3 - Museum Activities Coordinator
Graduates of the inter-class Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology and Historical Sciences may perform technical-scientific, educational and organisational support functions in museums of various types, art galleries, foundations, antiquarian institutions and other cultural institutions and heritage sites. They are able to contribute to the design and implementation of museum displays and temporary exhibitions, assisting in the development of scholarly and public-oriented content, the drafting of texts, explanatory panels, captions and informational materials intended for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

The skills acquired enable graduates to participate in activities aimed at the enhancement and communication of cultural heritage, including promotional and dissemination campaigns conducted through digital tools and social media, as well as to support educational programmes and outreach activities addressed to schools, students and the general public. Graduates are also capable of contributing to the planning and management of cultural initiatives, exhibitions, and Public History and Public Archaeology programmes.

Within museums and cultural institutions, graduates may carry out activities related to digital cataloguing, inventory management, documentation and archival organisation of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, using professional standards and specialised information systems. They provide support for projects requiring specific expertise in history, archaeology and art history, contributing to the collection, analysis and organisation of data and documentation.

2.5.4.5.1 - Archivist
Graduates of the inter-class Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology and Historical Sciences are qualified to undertake activities related to the management, organisation and enhancement of archival heritage within public and private institutions, government administrations, cultural organisations, foundations and businesses. They possess the skills required for the research, acquisition, appraisal, arrangement, description and preservation of current, semi-current and historical archives, in both analogue and digital formats.

The competences acquired enable graduates to ensure the protection, accessibility and public use of archival collections, including through the application of information technologies, records management systems and digital preservation tools. Graduates are also able to contribute to the design and implementation of projects involving the digitisation, metadata creation and publication of archival materials across different media, in compliance with current archival regulations and professional standards.

Their historical and methodological training, combined with strong communication skills, further enables graduates to participate in initiatives aimed at the promotion and enhancement of archival heritage, including the organisation of exhibitions, cultural events, exhibition pathways and public outreach activities. They are also able to provide support for research services and user consultation activities, facilitating access to archival resources and documentary collections.

The inter-class Master’s Degree Programme in Archaeology and Historical Sciences aims to provide advanced, interdisciplinary training in the fields of historical and archaeological research, with a view to acquiring high-level theoretical, methodological, technical and operational skills. Its objective is to train specialised professionals capable of critically interpreting material and documentary evidence, understanding the complexity of historical and cultural processes, and operating with autonomy and scientific responsibility in the various areas concerned with the protection and enhancement of the historical and archaeological heritage.

The programme is designed to consolidate in graduates a broad and integrated body of knowledge relating to historical sciences, archaeological disciplines and material culture, fostering the ability to apply the methods of historical and archaeological research synergistically to the analysis and interpretation of cultural, social and territorial phenomena. Particular emphasis is placed on the in-depth study of the processes of transformation of ancient and modern societies, as well as on the critical examination of written, material, iconographic and digital sources from a comparative and interdisciplinary perspective. Graduates acquire specialist skills in history, cultural heritage and philology, and are able to address issues relating to different historical, geographical-environmental, historical-archaeological, artistic and epigraphic contexts. The methodological approach promoted by the programme combines knowledge of sources with the use of the most advanced information and telecommunication technologies applied to the cataloguing, documentation, reconstruction and enhancement of the historical and archaeological heritage.

The degree programme also pursues the following specific learning objectives: to ensure advanced proficiency in the Italian language, with particular attention to the specialist lexicons of the relevant disciplines; to ensure knowledge of at least one language of the European Union at a level no lower than B2 of the CEFR, also with reference to technical-scientific language and the consultation of international sources and bibliography; to develop the ability to operate with independent judgement, research skills and project-design abilities in the archaeological and historical sectors, with an aptitude for interdisciplinary and international dialogue; and to promote the ability to communicate and disseminate the results of scientific research within academic institutions, heritage protection bodies, museums and organisations responsible for the enhancement and public enjoyment of cultural heritage.

The structure of the programme integrates theoretical and methodological teaching with practical, laboratory-based and internship activities carried out at museums, Superintendencies, archaeological areas and parks, archives and documentation centres, as well as with excavation, survey and field research experience in collaboration with public and private bodies and cultural and local institutions. These experiences make it possible to combine the scientific and applied dimensions, strengthening the link between university education, research and the world of work, and fostering the acquisition of operational and interpersonal skills.

The Degree Programme also promotes international mobility through Erasmus+ programmes, summer schools and other forms of academic cooperation, offering students the opportunity to broaden their education and engage with the European and Mediterranean scientific community. International experience helps refine comparative analytical skills, intercultural awareness and the aptitude to operate in advanced and multidisciplinary research contexts, thereby strengthening the scientific and professional dimension of the programme.