Course summary
Our flexible MA Archaeology course prepares you for a career in research, the commercial sector or heritage management. Study at the UK's top university for archaeological research The University of Reading is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework, 2021). What you'll study This course allows you to discover archaeology for the first time, or deepen your existing knowledge. You'll gain an effective grounding in archaeological practice and research. Choose from a variety of options, including:
- specialisms from the palaeolithic to medieval period
- theoretical approaches and contemporary challenges
- heritage practice
- professional placements
- integrated social and scientific approaches
- post-excavation and graphics skills.
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- Theoretical Approaches and Contemporary Challenges in Archaeology
- Dissertation
- From Excavation to Publication: Professional Practice in Archaeology
- Contemporary Issues and Debates in Heritage and Cultural Property.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Your degree should be in archaeology, history, environmental studies or any related field.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH