Archaeology MA is a postgraduate degree at University of Reading, based in Reading, taught full-time over 12 months.
About this course
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
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 12 Months
Qualification: MA
Location: Reading
Duration: 24 Months
Qualification: MA
Location: Reading
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Reading
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Archaeology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ