Overview

The Archaeology MA at the University College London (UCL) provides a wide-ranging introduction to archaeology as a comparative, anthropologically-informed, and socially situated discipline.

Students develop critically aware perspectives on archaeological practice and research processes and gain an in-depth understanding of approaches to the collection, analysis and interpretation of archaeological data.

The programme is extremely flexible, with a wide choice of options available allowing students to tailor the programme to their own interests.

Employability

All students acquire a detailed understanding of specific theoretical debates and the critical skills to evaluate existing arguments and interpretations.
They develop their own research, a range of research skills, and design and carry out original research.

Networking

Careers events are provided with contributions from professionals in the field.
There are opportunities to meet visiting experts and Institute researchers after seminars and also to talk to Institute PhD students about their experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Old and Middle Egyptian Texts
GIS Approaches to Past Landscapes
Archaeobotanical Analysis in Practice
Prehistoric Stone Artefact Analysis
Spatial Statistics, Network Analysis and Human History
Themes in Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

96

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

96

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a UK university
or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35400 GBP / year

≈ 35400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16800 GBP / year

≈ 16800 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: UK: £8,400Overseas: £17,700

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Employability

Networking

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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