53 Master's in Archaeology in North America

This program in Historic Preservation Planning, offered by Cornell University, prepares students for work in the history and preservation of buildings in a variety of urban and rural contexts. Two years of course work normally are needed.

At the Archaeology MA program offered by University of Saskatchewan you will study artifacts and other physical remains of earlier societies and communities in order to unravel the mysteries of human cultural diversity and adaptation.

The Archaeology M.A. at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused programme delivered in person. This public study mode degree lasts 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time. Students engage in advanced coursework and a thesis to develop expert skills in the field while working with dedicated supervisors.

Archaeology program at Boston University prepares students for professional careers in museums and in public and private cultural resource management and heritage work as well as for further study towards the PhD in Archaeology or a related field.

Maritime Archaeology and Conservation from Texas A&M University curriculum is designed to allow students to complete the MS in Maritime Archaeology and Conservation in a two-year framework. 

Hosted by The University of Arizona Egyptian Expedition, the Egyptian Archaeology (Certificate NDP) studies the practicalities necessary for engaging in archaeological research as related to cultural settings, standard practices and official regulations in Egypt and Sudan.

The Conservation of Cultural Heritage at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a three-year, full-time Master of Arts programme. This practice-focused degree integrates scientific research with scholarly methodology to prepare professionals for the preservation of archaeological and cultural materials globally.

The Heritage Preservation MHP program from Georgia State University offers compelling opportunities to pursue careers relating to the preservation and interpretation of cultural heritage.  

The Classical Archaeology programme at the University of Alberta offers an advanced public study route for those pursuing a Master degree. This curriculum focuses on the material culture of the ancient world, providing students with rigorous academic training over its duration to prepare them for professional research.

Washington University in St. Louis is an exceptional place to pursue graduate studies in Art History and Archaeology. The Department of Art History and Archaeology has a long tradition of training students in areas of Classical Art and Archaeology, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture, Asian Art and Archaeology, and Modern and American Art (see below). 

Classics and Archaeology at Boston University will give students training in ancient Greek and Latin, archaeological methods and practices, and the study of ancient Mediterranean material culture.

The Middle Eastern and North African Studies programme at The University of Arizona offers a rigorous curriculum that encourages you to engage in a critical analysis of current ideas and methodologies in the field.

With the History programme at The University of Arizona, you will expand your horizon by going backward in time—building skills to shape the future.