264 Full-time Master's degrees in Archaeology

The MA Program in Archaeology at Cornell University is designed to provide students with an intensive orientation to the field, appropriate to both students with BA degrees in the liberal arts who have considerable experience in archaeology and those seeking to build a solid foundation for future work or study.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 degree program in Art History-Egyptian Art and Archaeology at University of Memphis is designed to prepare the student either to continue on to a higher degree in Egyptology or to enter an alternate career path.

The Cultural Resources Management Archaeology at Saint Cloud State University is a comprehensive Master of Science programme. This degree is available through full-time study on campus or via synchronous online learning. It prepares students for leadership in heritage conservation and professional archaeological practice.

The Lipscomb University Master's of Archaeology and Biblical Studies program is based on the truth and research of the bible. Students will work in conjunction with the Hazelip School of Theology to merge the ideals and intersections of archaeology and theology. 

The Dual Degree in Landscape Architecture and Historic Preservation at University of Maryland emphasizes the connection between the studies of Historic Preservation and Landscape Architecture in the study and practice of cultural landscapes.