The Masters in Archaeology is an integral part of the basic training in this professional area, according to the legislation in force. Students with this Masters are qualified to oversee archaeological works (both preventive archaeology and rescue archaeology) and develop projects for the purpose of research archaeological valorisation. Thus, it serves as an outlet to many types of jobs, in central, regional and local public administration, in research centres, in companies, in cooperatives or associations.

On this course, the students acquire in-depth training in the broad thematic areas of specialization of archaeology, covering all the chronological periods of the human past, as well as develop transversal methodologies used in this discipline. In order to equip for most situations that might arise in the domain of archaeology, unique areas are developed in the context of higher education in Portugal and in Europe.

The course includes theoretical and practical training at its various levels. It is closely linked to the work of research units that are well classified by the Foundation for Science and Technology and allows students to have direct contact with teachers, guest lecturers, researchers and professionals, both national and foreign, working at NOVA FCSH. It is centred around archaeological projects carried out in various regions of Portugal, although international archaeological missions are also conducted. It is based on a network of protocols with state institutions, autonomous regions, local authorities, companies, research centres and associations, thus ensuring a close link between the university and the professional world.