264 Full-time Master's degrees in Archaeology

The Archaeological Studies programme at Yale University offers a comprehensive M.A. curriculum. This public study mode course provides advanced training in archaeological methods and theory. Students engage in rigorous academic research and field projects, typically completing the degree requirements over two years.

This MSc Environmental Archaeology from University College London (UCL) provides participants with a theoretical understanding of research questions and methodologies in the study of past human-environment interactions, including subsistence and subsistence change.

The Paleobiological and Stratigraphic Aspects of Paleobiota Research program from Novosibirsk State University will familiarize students with modern paleontological and stratigraphic research including micro-paleontology, paleo-technology, and paleoecology.

Designed for University College London (UCL) students wishing to pursue a career in the practice of heritage conservation, this Conservation for Archaeology and Museums programme consists of one year's training at the Institute of Archaeology, with an emphasis on developing practical experience under specialist guidance in the conservation laboratories.

The M.Sc. Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology at University College Dublin is a one-year, full-time programme delivered on campus. This public study mode course explores human identity through the lens of ancient societies. Students gain advanced research skills while investigating the deep history of hunting and gathering cultures.

The Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology 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. 

Panjab University provides M.A. degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archeology  was established in 1961 with the specific objective of initiating study and research in the field of Ancient India.

 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 - 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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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.