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MA Archaeology

University of Reading

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Whiteknights Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our flexible MA Archaeology course prepares you for a career in research, the commercial sector or heritage management. The University is in the top 50 in the world for Archaeology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025, Archaeology. The University of Reading is ranked 49th in the world). 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). Our world-class research is nurtured by three research clusters and a regular research seminar programme, which you can join as part of our research community. 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. We offer a focused pathway, enabling you to concentrate on specialised research areas through your dissertation and core modules. 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. Assessments are varied, providing a mix of vocational and research opportunities, such as: article critiques, essays, project design and professional reports, practical assessments, heritage display, seminar and conference presentations, a research proposal and dissertation.

Application deadline

01/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 26,450per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    Whiteknights Campus, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6UD, United Kingdom

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The University of Reading is an international community with more than 26,000 students from around 160 countries. 
Reading is a lively town just 22 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    11th out of 25 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    119 58%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    20th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.39 85%

    3rd

    2

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