184 Master's in Archaeology in Europe

The international Master’s programme in WHS equips students with the practical skills and theoretical foundations essential for identifying, protecting, managing, and presenting cultural and natural heritage sites. It was the first programme in the world to design its curriculum around the UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

The master's specialisation in Applied Archaeology offers you an academic programme to start your professional career in archaeology. This unique specialisation is a collaboration of Leiden University and Saxion University of Applied Sciences.

The Historical Archaeology program at the University of Iceland covers roughly a millennium of archaeology in the North, from the Vikings to VE Day. From Norse boat burials to WWII camps, you will explore the materialities and mentalities that shaped the world we live in today.

The Archaeology - Digital Archaeology and Heritage programme is offered jointly by two universities. The University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have combined their expertise in the fields of Archaeology, Ancient History and Classics in the Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology (ACASA). 

Scientific analysis plays an important role in the study of archaeological materials. This Archaeological Science - Technology and Materials MSc from University College London (UCL)  integrates teaching in materials science and the archaeology of technology with practical training in the instrumental analysis of archaeological and heritage objects.

The Archaeological Studies MLitt at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers a unique focus on the North Atlantic region. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme provides advanced training in archaeological theory and practice through flexible online or on-campus study modes.

The University of Sheffield offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Heritage and Archaeology, designed to be completed in either one year full-time or two years part-time. This programme equips students with essential skills for the archaeology and heritage sectors, preparing them for contemporary challenges and fostering impactful social, economic, and cultural contributions.

Conservation from University of Gothenburg sharpens your ability to identify and process complex issues in the heritage conservation and management field and offers many options for specialisation. 

The Archaeology programme of the University of Amsterdam will immerse you in the material culture of Europe’s past from the Bronze Age until the Early Modern Period. The programme has two specialisations with distinctive profiles: European Archaeology and Mediterranean Archaeology.

The Joint Master in Heritage Conservation and Site Management is implemented by the BTU Cottbus–Senftenberg in cooperation with Capital University (Formerly Helwan University) in Cairo and with the support of the German Archaeological Institute as well as the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.

The Heritage Studies course from the University of Cambridge focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Heritage Studies and equips students with a critical understanding of the diverse uses of heritage in the present.

The Palaeolithic Archaeology course is offered by University of Tübingen.

The MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a unique interdisciplinary programme. This postgraduate degree lasts one year full-time or up to six years part-time. Delivered via public online learning, it blends creative practice with scholarly archaeological study.

The MSc in Archaeology at the University of Oxford provides an opportunity for students to build on their knowledge from undergraduate studies and to specialise in a particular area of archaeology, while also offering an excellent foundation for those wishing to continue towards research at doctoral level. It also offers transferable skills which are beneficial to a range of professional roles.

The Archaeological Practice MSc at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a one-year, full-time professional programme. Based in Orkney, this public course blends advanced theoretical study with essential vocational training, utilising world-renowned heritage sites to prepare students for careers in archaeology.

Archaeology is the only discipline that studies the human past in its entirety; from the origins of our species to the events of yesterday. Archaeology at Aberdeen has a special northern focus that is unique in the UK.

Archaeology is a window into our shared human journey, tracing our story from the earliest communities to the shaping of the modern world. You will gain cutting-edge insight into how archaeologists investigate lifeways, environments, and cultural change. The Archaeology programme is offered at University of Aberdeen.

This Archaeology - Theory and Practice programme from Lund University combines high scientific and theoretical standards with intensive practical training within Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museology.

The Archaeological Research programme from the University of Cambridge aims to give students an excellent grounding in higher-level research, which provides an ideal platform for PhD studies.

The MPhil in Classical Archaeology at the University of Oxford is designed for those interested in continuing to a doctorate in Classical archaeology, and for those with experience in other areas of classical studies wishing to develop an understanding of the material culture.