The main purpose of this major is to cultivate the compound and technological student who will engage in archaeological research, cultural heritage and museum management. Through 4 years professional education, students grasp basic knowledge and theory of archaeological, antiquity and museum, master the main approach for excavation and research, train ability for archaeological field survey and how to write the thesis, have basic ability for archaeological research and related managing work.

Main Courses

Introduction to Chinese Archaeology, Ancient Chinese History, World Ancient History, Medieval History, Classical Chinese, Introduction to Paleography, Prehistoric Archaeology (National Program of Elaborate Courses), Introduction to archaeological Science(National Program of Elaborate Courses), Different dynasty Archaeology, Such as Xia-Shang-Zhou dynasties Archaeology, Qin and Han Dynasties Archaeology, Three sovereign nations and Wei-Jin periods Archaeology, Sui-Tang and Five Dynasties archaeology, Song-Yuan-Ming-Qin Dynasties Archaeology, Field archaeology, Introduction to archaeological Field Method and Techniques, The Legislation and Policy of Cultural Heritage

Practice Training

Field Survey and Archaeological Excavation, Dissertation, Term Thesis.