Course summary
The MA Archaeology is a flexible degree that prepares you for a career in research, the commercial sector or heritage management. Archaeology at the University of Reading is a thriving and research-orientated department. 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). Join us as you take thematic and skills-based options that integrate social and scientific techniques for a deeper understanding of the past. This course allows you to discover archaeology for the first time, or deepen your existing knowledge. You will gain an effective grounding in archaeological practice and research, with the opportunity to study a suite of modules from prehistory to the medieval period. Alternatively you can opt to follow a focused pathway, enabling you to concentrate your studies on our specialised research areas through your dissertation, and core period modules. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/archaeology-pg/ma-archaeology
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Dissertation *Theoretical Approaches in Archaeology *From Excavation to Publication: Professional Practice in Archaeology *Themes and Approaches in the Study of Mesopotamia *Exploring the Lived Experience in Imperial Rome Check our website for more details about the course structure.
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) in archaeology, history, environmental studies or any related field.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH