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Archaeology MA

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

The MA in Archaeology is an ideal postgraduate degree if you want to study the major developments in human societies from the origins of settled life to the florescence of the great civilisations.IntroductionWe’ll teach you a variety of practical archaeological techniques and cover in depth the prehistory of the Mediterranean region, the Near East and Northern Europe or Classical Archaeology.This degree is great preparation for a research degree or a career in archaeology due to the practical skills that it covers. You will gain problem solving, analytical and team-working skills that are beneficial to many other types of employment.Fieldwork is an important part of research in archaeology and we have projects based internationally, in Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa, as well as in the British Isles.Who is this course for?This MA is perfect for graduates in Archaeology or related disciplines who want to study the major developments in human societies and aspire to a career in research or Archaeology.What you'll learnKnowledge and critical understanding of the nature and development of past and contemporary culturesEnhance your experience in archaeological field and/or laboratory workSkills of archaeological analysis and interpretation, from assessing data from past societies to the analysis and interpretation of specific monuments/sites and their modern published recordsBroad comparative knowledge of the archaeology of selected geographical regions and chronological periodsThe principles and methods by which archaeological data are acquired and analysed and the problems associated with these processesHow to design, research and present a sustained piece of archaeological writingThe ability to apply and demonstrate a good understanding of theoretical concepts within archaeologyProblem-solving and discursive writing skills.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 2,333month

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, The Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    16th out of 25 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    146 71%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    9th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    14th

    8

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