274 Master's degrees in Archaeology

Are you looking for a world-class education in the archaeology of Europe and the adjacent Mediterranean area? Want to get hands-on experience doing fieldwork at archaeological sites? Then the Archaeology MA programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam – with its two distinct specialisations – may be the programme for you.

The Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology MSc at the University College London (UCL), run jointly by the Institute of Archaeology and UCL Anthropology, brings together the expertise of the two departments to provide graduate students with an integrated training in the biological and archaeological aspects of human evolutionary studies.

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.

Studying the Bioarchaeology MSc course offered by Durham University opens the door to the latest developments in archaeological science, including human bioarchaeology and palaeopathology, stable isotope mass spectrometry, ancient DNA, and environmental archaeology.

The Managing Archaeological Sites MA from University College London (UCL) examines why certain archaeological and heritage sites, including World Heritage Sites, are selected for preservation, and how power relationships and different perceptions of contemporary values impact upon this.

With Global Archaeology the study of our past can help you understand and resolve current societal issues. Explore the dynamics in past societies: innovation, adaptation, resilience and resistance in processes of long- and short-term changes.

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. 

The postgraduate programme in Archaeology from University Sains Malaysia inspires you to study about the major developments in human past from a systematic and analytical perspectives. 

Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution is a two-year, research-oriented program at University of Tübingen that addresses the broad spectrum of natural science applications to address archaeological and historical questions.

The vision of the Department of Archaeology at Hazara University Mansehra is to produce professionals in the field of Archaeology, Heritage Management and Cultural Tourism to play a vital role in the economic development of the country.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Digital and Computational Archaeology at the University of Cologne is a two-year programme offered in English. This innovative course focuses on the integration of digital technologies and computational methods within archaeology, preparing students for various professional paths in cultural heritage and academia.

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). 

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

This Archaeology MRes course from University of Nottingham is ideal If you are looking to prepare for a PhD in archaeology, or for further career development in archaeology and heritage.

The University of Aberdeen offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Bioarchaeological Science, designed for a duration of 12 to 24 months. This programme is available for full-time or part-time study, providing a comprehensive exploration of the scientific analysis of human remains, including genetic and isotopic studies.

The Master Programme in the Humanities - Classical Archaeology and Ancient History offered at Uppsala University, gives you a broad education in the history, archaeology, art, religion and philosophy of the Ancient World. You will learn to analyse historical processes and phenomena through fascinating source material. 

The Archaeology M.Sc. at University College Dublin is a comprehensive graduate programme delivered on campus. Available in both full-time and part-time public study modes, this one-year or two-year course provides advanced training in archaeological practice, material culture, and landscape studies for aspiring professionals.

The Archaeometry student at the METU Middle East Technical University is required to complete the course work which provides an adequate background in the chosen field and to undertake the thesis (for M.S with thesis) and term Project (for M.S. with non-thesis) effectively. 

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 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.