Postgraduate courses

A masters degree is the perfect way to extend your love of archaeological studies and take it to the next level. Our programmes are taught by world-leading experts and have flexible course structures that allow you to tailor your degree.

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From September 2024, Archaeology will be integrated with the Department of History and the School of Biosciences. We will provide full support for students whose postgraduate programmes continue into 2024-25.

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A masters degree is the perfect way to extend your love of archaeological studies and take it to the next level.

MA courses

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Archaeology and Heritage MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Create a bespoke degree that reflects your unique interests and ambitions through one of our three pathways: Archaeology, Landscape or Heritage.

Cultural Heritage Management MA

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Learn key management techniques and how to apply them in the distinctive field of historical preservation.

  • Funding available

MSc courses

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Bioarchaeology MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Receive advanced training in bioarchaeology to gain a deep understanding of the biological context and evolutionary history of past human populations, including evidence of the animals, plants and environments in which they lived.

Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2024 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Receive advanced training in the analysis of human skeletal remains and related funerary contexts to acquire deep understanding of people and populations in the past.

  • Funding available

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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders.

Scholarships for international students