Course
Course 15 credits • ARKN24
The course gives the students the ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and to navigate among the different tools and instruments that are offered in these technologies. A key element of the course is the introduction to the principles of digital geographic representation by means of vectors (points, lines, polygons) and
raster graphics that are used in spatial databases. The students learn to import and process data from a number of different instruments and sensors, e.g. total stations,
GPS, LiDAR, photogrammetry and other image sources, and to integrate this data in GIS in order to carry out analysis. The course also includes a detailed overview of the
cartographic principles that are essential for the analysis and communication of spatial data relevant in archaeology. This includes the development of skills in a range of GIS-
based spatial analyses with a focus on understanding spatial patterns, visibility, network analysis and simulation of land and resource use. The students will
participate in predictive modelling that aims to identify potential settlements and other archaeological relics.
Through practical application and learning theories, the students will become independent users of GIS for archaeological field surveys and landscape analysis. They
will also be equipped to handle specific research questions by synthesising data from several sources and methods.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2026-01-19 – 2026-03-29
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-70155
Eligibility:
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.
- The schedule will be published 2025-12-18.
- Library Guide Archaeology and ancient history
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Spring semester 2026
Application opens 15 September
15October 2025