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An archaeologist knees down in the dust, wearing a long-sleeved beige shirt and trousers, brushing away dirt and pebbles from historic artifacts. Who does not know the image of archaeological excavation under the sun and in the heat of deserts and fields? But archaeologists are also responsible in exploring human history – societal and natural. As an archaeologist you mainly study the era of human existence, but also look back at the era of dinosaurs.

Hence, your prospective field of expertise is diverse. Among your study, you focus on lifestyle, architecture, spiritual meanings and belief of bygone cultures. Contrary to the classic postgraduate programmes in history, your Master of Archaeology allows to follow a hands-on programme. Not only do you derive your knowledge and information from literature sources, but you handle real historic artifacts. Some describe the Master of Archaeology as a more practical postgraduate programme among the various history degrees on offer.

In order to conduct the practical elements of the course, the Master of Archaeology is conceptualised in an interdisciplinary manner. Apart from humanities and social sciences, scientific methodology from biology and chemistry belong to your curriculum, teaching you the identification and spatial positioning of your findings.

Programme structure of the Masters degree in Archaeology

The postgraduate degree course in Archaeology usually leaves room for a study period abroad. Especially the practical exploration of historic artifacts may be interesting at a partner university or in a foreign country.

You will be given the academic title of Master of Arts in Archaeology, once you successfully accomplish the two-year study period. The admission criteria varies at different universities. Therefore, we advise you to directly contact the university of your choice.

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Overview of postgraduate programmes:

    study programmes     universities
  Environmental Archaeology     University of Reading
  Classical Art & Archaeology     King's College London
  Mediterranean Archaeology     University College London
  Archaeology of Death and Memory     University of Chester
  Archaeological Landscapes     University of Worcester
  Greek Archaeology     University of Birmingham
  Archaeology     University of Liverpool
  Master's by Research (School of Applied Sciences)     Bournemouth University
  Archaeology of Buildings     University of York
  Osteoarchaeology     Bournemouth University
  Experimental Archaeology     University of Exeter
  Roman Frontier Studies     Newcastle University
  Marine Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical Options)     University College London
  Zooarchaeology     University of York
  Environmental Archaeology and Palaeoeconomy     University of Sheffield
  Archaeology     University of Winchester
  Maritime Archaeology     University of Southampton
  Celtic Archaeology     Bangor University
  Materials, Anthropology and Design     University College London
  Safety Critical Systems Engineering     University of York
  Archaeology     University of Glasgow
  Mesolithic Studies     University of York
  Vertebrate Palaeontology     University of Southampton
  Archaeology     University of Oxford
  Archaeology     University of Sheffield
  Archaeology     Cardiff University
  Comparative Art and Archaeology     University College London
  Social Archaeology     University of Southampton
  Environmental Archaeology     University College London
  Archaeological Science     University of Oxford
  Roman History and Archaeology (Canterbury and Rome)     University of Kent
  Archaeology of the North     University of Aberdeen
  Human Bioarchaeology     University of Winchester
  Archaeology     University of Reading
  Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology     University College London
  Archaeology and Identity     University of Bradford
  Archaeology (Research)     University of Exeter
  Archaeological Science     Cardiff University
  Public Archaeology     University College London
  Landscape Archaeology and Digital Heritage     University of Bradford
  ...     ...
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