Archaeology

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.

For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/archaeology-pg/ma-archaeology