Universities United Kingdom Newcastle University Courses MA Archaeology

MA Archaeology
at Newcastle University

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 20,400
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Newcastle is a great place to study a master's in Archaeology. We're surrounded by world-class prehistoric, Roman, medieval and post-medieval heritage and you'll make full use of our rich archaeological landscape with regular study trips and fieldwork in the region. Our world-class on-campus Great North Museum: Hancock provides some of the finest archaeological collections often used in your learning.

The Archaeology master's has six specialist pathways and a generic route. You can select a pathway to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations. As well as a general ‘Archaeology’ pathway, you can choose from:

Prehistoric Archaeology
Classical Archaeology: Greek and Roman
Roman Frontier Studies
Late Antique, Medieval and Byzantine Archaeology
Historical Archaeology
Artefacts and Technologies

Newcastle University has a long and distinguished history of archaeological research, including:

Prehistoric archaeology in Britain, Western Europe and the Mediterranean
Greek archaeology
Roman archaeology
Archaeology of the late antique period
Western medieval archaeology
Byzantine archaeology
Historical archaeology (the post-1500 AD world)
Landscape studies
Material culture studies

Course Content
Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Compulsory Modules
- Dissertation
- Research Themes, Theories and Skills in Archaeology I
- Research Themes, Theories and Skills in Archaeology II
Entry Requirement
Academic entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in archaeology. A 2:1 honours degree in any other subject will be considered alongside personal statement.

Typically we recognise 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2.

This can be in any of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
- Bachelor Special or Honours degree
- Bachelor degree in professional subjects
Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees and funding

Home students Tuition fees (per year)
£9,600

International students Tuition fees (per year)
£20,400
Career Prospect
The Archaeology MA provides you with outstanding skills and the ability to enter a range of professions. You'll gain advanced skills in:
- research
- project management
- archaeological method and theory
- communication
- problem solving
- responsibility/leadership
- team work
- time management
Many of our students go on to careers in the heritage sector, including commercial archaeology (cultural resource management), museums and non-governmental organisations.

We have extensive ties with local heritage organisations and provide opportunities to network with prospective employers.

Cost Of Studying At Newcastle University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MA Archaeology at Newcastle University