Archaeology and Ancient History: GIS and Spatial Analysis in Archaeology

Education facts

Code: ARKN24

<p>Would you like to learn to use digital tools to find ancient settlements and remains? This course shows how you can use maps, data and technology to analyse landscapes from an archaeological perspective. </p><p>In this course, you will learn how to use geographic information systems (GIS) - digital tools that help you collect, collate, and analyse spatial information. You will learn how to handle different types of data from instruments and sensors such as total stations, GPS, LiDAR and photogrammetry. </p><p>Through practical exercises, you will learn to understand spatial patterns, perform network analysis and interpret land and resource use in order to convey how people have lived and moved in the landscape.</p>

Entry requirements

A course corresponding to ARKK01 Archaeology and Ancient History: B.A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS, ARKK04 Archaeology: B.A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS, AKSK04 Classical Archaeology and Ancient History: B.A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS, ARKH04 Historical Archaeology: B.A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS, or HOSK04 Historical Osteology: B. A. Course - Level 3, 30 ECTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Archaeology and Ancient History: GIS and Spatial Analysis in Archaeology

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 29 March 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %