Overview

University of Massachusetts Boston's program in Historical Archaeology draws on anthropological archaeology, historical anthropology, and other disciplines. We offer students a rich venue for engaging with diverse research topics and data sources and frequently doing so in community-engaged and collaborative contexts.

Our Mission

Give students rigorous training in archaeological methods and theory
Offer opportunities for research in field, laboratory, and community settings
Prepare students to become academics, professional archaeologists, or follow other related career paths

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeological Methods and Analysis

Graduate Seminar in Archaeology

Historical Archaeology

Summer Field School in Historical Archaeology

Master of Arts Thesis

Reconstructing the African Diaspora

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Archaeology History View 40 other Masters in Archaeology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

We expect applicants to have a strong background in archaeology, such as a baccalaureate degree in anthropology or archaeology, and usually some fieldwork experience through university field schools or post-graduation work in cultural resource management or other contexts.
Undergraduate or graduate degrees in historic preservation, history, American studies, art history, classics, Egyptology, sociology, and allied fields are accepted if the applicant demonstrates sufficient background, potential, and understanding of the disciplinary approach in which they seek graduate training.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29932 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29932 USD / year

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In-State

15410 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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