Towards a new European Prehistory. The third science revolution in archaeology: the impact of ancient DNA and strontium

Education facts

Code: AE2019

What does the so-called "third scientific revolution in archaeology" mean? You will get insight into how specialized natural methods - such as ancient DNA and strontium isotope analysis - are changing our ability to interpret and understand the past. We look at societal changes in prehistoric Europe from the time around the introduction of agriculture to the end of the Bronze Age. The aspects that we place great emphasis on are social complexity, production methods, interaction and diffusion, consumption and distribution patterns, but also political economy and warfare.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires a Bachelor of Arts or the equivalent of 180 credits, of which 90 credits within the disciplines of Archaeology or Classical Studies and Ancient History.

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.

• Towards a new European Prehistory. The third science revolution in archaeology: the impact of ancient DNA and strontium

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %