274 Master's degrees in Archaeology

The Archaeology programme at Simon Fraser University is a research-focused Master of Arts delivered through a public study mode. This full-time degree typically spans two years, requiring 33 units and a final thesis. Students benefit from a world-class faculty and a collegial environment dedicated to advanced academic study.

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.

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 Science M.Sc. at Lakehead University is a full-time, thesis-based master's programme delivered at the Thunder Bay campus. This interdisciplinary course provides advanced training in applying analytical methods from chemistry, physics, and biology to investigate the human past over a standard two-year duration.

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 Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology (MAAA) at California State University San Bernardino is a professionally oriented program designed to prepare students for the archaeological sector of the cultural resource management (CRM) industry or continuing education in Ph.D. with CRM training. 

The Master of Arts in Historical Archaeology from University of Massachusetts Boston is a two to three year program that prepares students interested in careers as academics, professional archaeologists, or employment in closely related anthropological/social science fields.

The Anthropology - Archaeology Concentration program from Texas State University provides the highest quality education for students in preparation for doctoral studies or professional careers through faculty expertise, concentrated course work, beyond-the-classroom training in fieldwork and research- and student-centered guidance. 

The Classical Art and Archaeology programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive two-year Master of Arts degree. This full-time, campus-based course provides advanced training in ancient Greek and Roman civilisations, combining rigorous language study with the analysis of material remains and artistic traditions.

The MS in Archaeological Resource Management (ARM) degree at the University of Georgia is a professional degree offered through a unique interdisciplinary, non-thesis program whose goal is to provide students with advanced training in the scientific, technical, legal, philosophical, financial, and practical basis of archaeological work.

The Palaeolithic Archaeology course is offered by University of Tübingen.

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 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 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.

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). 

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.

New Mexico Highlands University presents an online/distance learning Cultural Resource Management program for working cultural resource management (CRM) professionals and for those seeking CRM careers.

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 goal of the Historic Preservation and Real Estate Development at University of Maryland is educating professionals for work in a wide range of preservation organizations. Research on historic preservation issues is also a focus of the Program, pursued through faculty and student projects, in partnership with preservation organizations and University partners.

The Archaeology and the Ancient Near East - Biblical Section programme at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem provides a unique, concentrated opportunity to examine the history and culture of the Land of Israel during the Bronze and Iron Ages.