Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses MA Archaeology

MA Archaeology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,300
Country Rank#16
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Exposure to core methods and issues in contemporary archaeology
Flexibility to choose subjects around your own interests through a range of options
You will achieve a respected standalone qualification or training for a PhD degree in line with UK Research Council requirements
Our location is surrounded by sites of archaeological interest and you may also have opportunities for international fieldwork

Course Content
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
Entry Requirement
For direct entry onto our Masters programmes you will be required to hold a relevant Bachelors degree with a grade equivalent to a UK Second-class honours (2:1 or 2:2).

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£25300 per year

Career Prospect

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

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Archaeology at University of Exeter