Overview

There are two pathways to choose from: Artefact, and Landscape and Environment. Both pathways are suitable if you are a graduate in archaeology or a science subject and want to start or further your career in these exciting fields.

Key Features

The Archaeology programme from University of Liverpool is also useful preparation for further academic research and the skills you’ll gain, such as problem-solving and team work, will be attractive to any employer.
Fieldwork is an important part of research in archaeology and we have projects based internationally, in Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa, as well as in the British Isles.
This MSc is perfect for graduates in Archaeology or related disciplines who want to become post-excavation or artefact specialists, or go onto further academic research in Archaeology.

Career prospects

The Archaeology MSc delivers career opportunities for further study and employment within the field of Archaeology. As a graduate of the MSc, you are also well equipped for a wide variety of jobs in private or public sector employment.

The Archaeology MSc provides a strong platform from which to progress to further research at PhD level either within the University of Liverpool or at other Universities.

Career opportunities within Archaeology exist in sectors including:

University
Museums
Local government (posts in planning and archaeology)
Private professional archaeological companies.

With the Archaeology MSc you are also well equipped for a wide variety of jobs in sectors such as:

Finance
Journalism
Law
The police
Civil Service
Retail management
Environmental consultancy
Teaching
Tourism and heritage management (where high-level knowledge of archaeology and cultural heritage is a specific advantage).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Skills For Ace M-level Students
Experimental Archaeology: Materials, Theories And Practices
Wood In Archaeology And Palaeoecology: Wood And Charcoal Analysis
Designing And Communicating Research
Artefacts And Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree in Archaeology or related field such as: Anthropology, some science subjects (Biological, Physics, Geology, Geophysical), History and Geography.
Those with a 2:2 honours degree will be considered on an individual basis.
School or college transcripts/certificates (international applicants only)
University transcripts
Degree certificates
English language certificates (international applicants only)
Personal statement
Official, authenticated translations of these documents if they are not in English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24100 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: £5,850
Internationals: £12,050

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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