There are the divisions of Classical Archaeology, Prehistory and Protohistory-Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology. There are both technical, theoretic and practical courses in many specific fields. The students are required to make use of computers in all aspects of archaeological studies. They also have the chance of doing practical fieldwork by participating in the many excavations conducted by the Department staff. The students are also offered elective language courses to enhance their knowledge of foreign languages so as to have better access to international publications.
Assessment is by a blend of coursework and examinations.
The graduates of the Department are employed in museums and preservation committees related to various ministries, in the private and public sector and the tourism industry. The graduates who have earned a teaching certificate can take up teaching positions in secondary schools as teachers of history of art. Further Study There are courses leading to MA and Ph.D. degrees in Protohistory-Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology.