The Department of History, Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management (DHACRM) was founded by the Presidential Decree 118/24.4.2003 and began its educational operation in the academic year 2003-2004. Together with the Department of Philology it forms the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies of the University of the Peloponnese. DHACRM is situated in Kalamata, which is an ideal city, since with the wider area of Messenia, it constitutes an important cultural space from Antiquity to today. The historic development of Kalamata from prehistoric times to today is visible, through the city’s gradual expansion from the Castle to the Port. The city’s historic centre, the Old Town, contains sites where Classic, Byzantine, Frankish and Ottoman settlements developed, as well as sites that developed during the era of the city’s economic blossoming at the end of the 19th century. At the Archaeological Museum of Messenia in Kalamata, visitors become acquainted with the area’s most significant archaeological sites and through representative findings may become immersed in the history of the different areas of Messenia. Near Kalamata the acclaimed archaeological site of Ancient Messene is to be found. This is one of the most sizable and well preserved cities of antiquity, boasting a restored theatre, the temple of Aesculapius and other temples, public buildings and impressive fortifications. This is but one of many archaeological sites of the Peloponnese creating a pristine and fascinating natural and cultural environment, which engages the visitor in an actual, “open book” of history and archaeology.

The Department’s mission is to: 

• Cultivate and promote knowledge in the disciplines of History, Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management, with an emphasis on the areas of Greek and European History, Epigraphy, Maritime Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Management, and Museology.

• Provide its students with the necessary resources and train them fully towards scientific and professional careers. 

• Organize postgraduate studies to train scientists with specialized knowledge in the subjects offered by the Department. 

•  Contribute to the development of cultural studies in association with modern approaches to cultural resources management and the use of up-to-date technologies.
  

• History
• Archaeology 
• History of Art
• Cultural Resources Management

The DHACRM study guide consists of core courses, required courses, elective courses and a compulsory Thesis. All courses have a 3-hour duration and make up for 3 Teaching Units. Undergraduate studies extend over a period of 4 years, and are divided in 8 semesters. 

A. Core courses: A total of 24 Core Courses make up for the first 4 semesters (2 years). All core courses are obligatory and aim at introducing students to basic, important concepts and topics of the department’s disciplines.

 B. Required courses: During the 4th semester, students choose one Thematic Cycle. a) History and Cultural Resources Management b) Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management. Each Thematic Cycle consists of 16 Required Courses (10 courses focus on History or 9 courses focus on Archaeology, respectively; 5 courses focus on Cultural Resources Management for Thematic Cycle of History and Cultural Resources Management or 4 courses focus on Cultural Resources Management for Thematic Cycle of Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management  ; 2 courses focus on Pedagogy Teaching). • BA Thesis (elective, can be substituted with 3 additional elective courses). 

C. Elective courses: Students are expected to choose a total of 4 Elective Courses from the 5th semester onwards till the end of their undergraduate studies.

          • Thematic Cycle of History and Cultural Resources Management

          • Thematic Cycle of Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management