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118 Master's degrees in Archaeology in United Kingdom

University of Southampton4,4(91)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cultural Heritage Studies

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. Gain the knowledge and skills to specialise in an area relevant to your interests. You’ll graduate from the Cultural Heritage Studies programme with the expertise for a successful career in the sector, or for further study at PhD level.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$35,553/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The Archaeology MA offered at the University College London (UCL) is an intensive induction programme on current archaeological theory and interpretive trends which equips students to undertake research in their chosen field. The flexible programme of study serves as an excellent expansion of undergraduate studies or as a self-designed foundation for further postgraduate and professional work.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$44,781/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Archaeological Practice

Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Arts in Archaeological Practice, designed to be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. This on-campus programme provides an engaging learning environment, with classes primarily held in the evenings, allowing for flexible study alongside other commitments.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$27,601/yr

The University of Edinburgh4,1(143)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Archaeology

This Archaeology programme at The University of Edinburgh extends your knowledge and develops your skills in this field to an advanced academic and professional level.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$43,424/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Archaeological Science

The Archaeological Science course at the University of Oxford provides a broad introductory education for those with a first degree in archaeology wishing to apply science-based research methods, or for those with a first degree in a science subject wishing to learn about specifically archaeological issues amenable to scientific methods.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$49,191/yr

The University of Exeter4,3(113)

Exeter, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Bioarchaeology - Zooarchaeology

The Bioarchaeology - Zooarchaeology programme from The University of Exeter combines traditional archaeology with branches of natural sciences to examine animal remains and their importance in understanding a broad range of economic and cultural issues.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$34,671/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology

The Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology MSc at the University College London (UCL), run jointly by the Institute of Archaeology and UCL Anthropology, brings together the expertise of the two departments to provide graduate students with an integrated training in the biological and archaeological aspects of human evolutionary studies.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$44,781/yr

University of Southampton4,4(91)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Archaeology (Palaeoanthropology) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP)

This one-year (2-semester) Archaeology (Palaeoanthropology) - Pre-Master's Programme (PMP) from OnCampus Southampton offers successful students guaranteed progression to the University of Southampton.

Pre-Master On-campus

9 months$40,242/full

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)4,1(15)

Inverness, United Kingdom +2

Archaeological Studies

This Archaeological Studies MLitt degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is unique in its focus on the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. It offers the opportunity to consider wider archaeological concepts and theoretical issues, utilising world-class sites in Orkney and the North Atlantic region.

M.Litt. On-campus +2

1 year$14,655/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Bioarchaeology

The Bioarchaeology at University of York combines advanced osteoarchaeological techniques with the molecular analysis of human remains. You'll be encouraged to immerse yourself in the study of stable isotopes, lipid residue analysis, palaeoproteomics and ancient DNA – and play an active role in the development of new techniques in this constantly evolving branch of archaeology.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$35,146/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The MPhil in Archaeology offered 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.

M.Phil. On-campus

1 year, 9 months$42,189/yr

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David4,0(27)

Lampeter, United Kingdom

Archaeological Practice

The Archaeological Practice program at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is designed to develop practical skills for post-excavation analysis ranging from environmental analysis to artefact handling and analysis.

M.A. On-campus

2 years$22,797/yr

University of Cambridge4,4(62)

Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Human Evolutionary Studies

The Human Evolutionary Studies course from the University of Cambridge is a demanding interdisciplinary programme of study and research that enables students to obtain in-depth knowledge across human evolutionary studies and specialist research training over a relatively short time frame.

M.Phil. On-campus

10 months$59,051/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The MPhil Archaeology programme from University of York requires a dissertation of up to 90,000 words. If you choose to study the MPhil in Archaeology, you'll produce a dissertation of up to 60,000 words.

M.Phil. On-campus

2 years$33,246/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom +1 Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Archaeological Science - Technology and Materials

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.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$44,781/yr

University of Nottingham4,3(124)

Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Archaeology

This Archaeology MRes course from University of Nottingham is ideal If you are looking to prepare for a PhD in archaeology, or for further career development in archaeology and heritage.

M.Res. On-campus

1 year$34,942/yr

The University of Exeter4,3(113)

Exeter, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The Archaeology programme from The University of Exeter is a flexible programme that allows you to tailor your modules to fit your own interests across the first two terms.

M.A. On-campus

1 year$34,671/yr

University of Glasgow4,3(115)

Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The Archaeology programme at University of Glasgow has an active postgraduate community, carrying out research on a wide range of topics from the Mesolithic to the present day and from Northern Scandinavia to the Eastern Mediterranean.

Master On-campus

1 year$37,616/yr

University of Oxford4,2(114)

Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Cuneiform Studies

This Cuneiform Studies from the University of Oxford is designed to function as a self-contained course in its own right that will provide a satisfying and advanced study of the languages, culture and history of ancient Mesopotamia. It is also intended to take you to the point where you can consider embarking on doctoral research in cuneiform studies (in Akkadian and/or Sumerian).

M.Phil. On-campus

1 year, 9 months$55,976/yr

UCL4,1(123)

London, United Kingdom +1 Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology

The MSc in Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology at UCL offers a comprehensive one-year programme designed to explore the intricate relationship between archaeology and biology in understanding human evolution. This full-time course is ideal for those seeking to deepen their knowledge in these fields at a prestigious institution.

M.Sc. On-campus

1 year$44,781/yr