Field Archaeology MA is a postgraduate degree at University of York, based in York, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
The course offers a blend of theory and practice, equipping you with wide-ranging, advanced practical skills, while giving you a deep theoretical knowledge and understanding of the logistical challenges, legal requirements and ethics involved in archaeological fieldwork. It is both challenging and rewarding. This is a flexible course, devised to meet demand for professional training in the UK and worldwide. It will give you a thorough knowledge of how, and why, archaeological fieldwork has arrived at its current state and acquaint you with the key methods employed in modern fieldwork, analysis and dissemination. It will enable you to think strategically about project design and tactically about project implementation.
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MA
Location: York
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: York
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: MA
Location: York
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- York
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Archaeology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ