MA Archaeology

at University of Exeter

The programme is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
 

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation
• Research Design in Archaeology
• Themes in Archaeological Theory and Practice
• Field Study
• Landscape Archaeology: Understanding the Historic Environment
• Material Culture

2:1 Honours degree in Archaeology or a related subject.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£9,500 full-time; £4,750 part-time
 

International fees per year:
£20,000 full-time; £10,000 part-time

Many of our MA students go on to study at PhD level, and the MA in Archaeology serves as excellent preparation. Your tutors and the Archaeology academic staff will help you put together applications for funding and develop a research proposal if you should choose to take this path.
 

Of course doctoral study is not the only option available to you, you will graduate with a full range of skills that will make you competitive in the job market.
 

Recent careers
 

Some of our recent graduates have gone on to work directly in Archaeology or the wider Heritage Sector, with careers such as:

• Archaeological Assistant
• Experimental Archaeologist
• Field Archaeologist
• Museum Curator
• Time Team Archaeologist/Community Archaeologist