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Master of Preservation Studies

Tulane University

United States of America (USA)

Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Archaeology, History

Master's Degree

New Orleans is an incomparable place to study preservation. In addition to its extraordinary inventory of some of the most distinctive historic architecture in the U.S., New Orleans is a microcosm of global issues from sea level rise to housing affordability and social justice. In just two semesters of full-time coursework, plus a practicum or thesis that can be completed anywhere in the world, the Master of Preservation Studies program prepares students to become leaders in the field of preservation.

English

1 Year 6 Months

MSc Archaeology

University of Southampton

United Kingdom

History, Anthropology, Archaeology

Master of Science (MSc)

This programme is a pathways-based research degree, with a strong emphasis on the development of skills and specialisms in Higher Archaeological Practice, Palaeoanthropology or Bioarchaeology. You may choose to focus on one of these areas, or alternatively, you may prefer to acquire a broad range of skills across these specialisms.

English

1 Year

Archaeology and Heritage MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning

University of Leicester

Online

United Kingdom

History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

This degree explores approaches to archaeological heritage in general, landscape archaeology, archaeology and education, and the archaeology of standing buildings. These fields are explored within a global framework, encouraging both critical intellectual engagement with more advanced academic research while developing skills and understandings in relation to practical applications. The course materials have been developed for an international student body and are designed to be both relevant to your specific concerns and backgrounds, while seeking to extend horizons globally in new and exciting directions.

English

1 Year

BSc in Archaeology-Palaeoecology and Geography

QUB Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS)

United Kingdom

Archaeology, Geology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts, monuments and settlements to entire landscapes – and from these interprets how societies have adapted and developed. Modules focus on different periods of World, European and Irish/British archaeology, from human origins to modern times and heritage.

English

3 Years

Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning

University of Leicester

Online

United Kingdom

History, Anthropology, Archaeology

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Our distance learning courses allow you to study archaeology no matter where in the world you live. The courses are designed to allow you to either study full-time or to fit your studies in alongside work and family commitments in a way that works for you. With our distance-learning archaeology qualifications, you can learn all about the practice of archaeology and how it can be used to make sense of millions of years of human history.

English

3 Years

Master of Arts in Classical Archaeology

Unitelma Sapienza

Online

Italy

History, Archaeology, Humanities

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master’s Degree in Classical Archaeology aims to provide thorough training in the field of Classical Archaeology. Through a didactic methodology combining traditional (archaeological, linguistic-philological, artistic) and innovative resources (applying the most advanced methods to the knowledge of the material culture), it intends to train second-level graduates in archaeological and historical skills.

English

2 Years

PhD at the Institute of Classical Studies

University of London, School of Advanced Study

Online

United Kingdom

History, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Archaeology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. With guidance from our expert supervisors, you'll carry out extensive independent research culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words. Broadly speaking the areas covered by the Institute’s expertise are ancient literature and cultural history, intellectual history, reception studies and the classical tradition, and digital classics.

English

3 Years

BSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

University of Bradford

United Kingdom

Anthropology, Archaeology, Forensic Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

This degree explores how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context. You will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying, and recording of crime scenes. In addition, you will also learn about human anatomy and anthropological analysis of human remains, including age, sex, ancestry assessment, and the analysis and interpretation of trauma.

English

3 Years

The Classical Mediterranean MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning

University of Leicester

Online

United Kingdom

History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

This postgraduate degree provides an exciting and challenging forum for you to explore the archaeology and history of the Classical Mediterranean world. You will study and interpret evidence from the Mediterranean to gain a deeper understanding of the societies and economies that shaped classical antiquity.

English

1 Year

Master in History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands

University of the Highlands and Islands

United Kingdom

History, Archaeology

Master's Degree

This programme brings together the disciplines of history and archaeology through the study of a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

English

1 Year

Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning

University of Leicester

Online

United Kingdom

History, Archaeology

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Our distance learning courses allow you to study ancient history and classical archaeology no matter where in the world you live. The courses are designed to allow you to either study full-time or to fit your studies in alongside work and family commitments in a way that works for you. When it comes to understanding the past, two disciplines are often better than one. In this degree, you’ll study the ancient and classical worlds through both textual and material remains, with the added flexibility of working from home.

English

3 Years

Archaeology (Research)

Cardiff University

United Kingdom

History, Anthropology, Archaeology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

English

Master in History of the Mediterranean World and its Regions: from Prehistory to the Middle Ages

Universidad de Alicante

Spain

History, Archaeology

Master's Degree

To recognize Mediterranean identity means to explore the cultural diversity of European society. Our objective is to find mechanisms in favor of integration, respect for diversity, and cohesion within the Mediterranean and European territory. In this sense, the master can give graduates the research training necessary to identify the socioeconomic, political, and cultural structures inherited from Prehistory, Ancient History, and the Middle Ages, to be able to apply a proper historical analysis.

Spanish

1 Year

Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art)

Università degli Studi di Pavia

Italy

Art History, History, Archaeology

Master's Degree

This two-year English Language Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art) was recognized as a Department of Excellence by the Italian Ministry of Education for 2018-2022 and ranked top 30 in the 2018 QS World Ranking for the subject Classics & Ancient History.

English

2 Years

BA (Hons) in Classical Studies

University of Winchester

United Kingdom

History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Humanities, Cultural Heritage, Archaeology

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The ancient Greek and Roman worlds have given us an extraordinarily rich heritage of culture, literature, politics, philosophy, art, architecture and archaeology as well as paving the way for democracy, modern-day sewers, underfloor heating and the calendar. Whatever you aspire to become – and Classical Studies students have conquered most fields – an understanding of the classical past gives you a keen lens through which to view the modern world. Our BA in Classical Studies takes an innovative, multidisciplinary dive into this fascinating cultural and intellectual history. You gain a critical yet empathetic appreciation of different worldviews on a course that blends the study of history, literature, drama, philosophy, archaeology, art and architecture. Knowledge of Classical languages is not required, but opportunities to learn and develop your language skills may be on offer.

English

3 Years

Master's Degree in Archaeology

Università degli Studi di Milano

Italy

Archaeology

Second cycle Master's Degree

The master's degree in Archaeology offers advanced training in the study of ancient civilizations through material evidence. Students acquire skills in archaeological excavations, artifact analysis, dating methods, and conservation techniques. The program includes both theory and practice, with field activities and laboratories. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, cultural heritage preservation, museums, archaeological management agencies, and teaching.

Italian

2 Years

Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World Course - The Open University

FutureLearn

Online

United Kingdom

History, Anthropology, Archaeology

Courses

Use literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being, and societal issues.

English

Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management

Johns Hopkins University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Archaeology, History, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

The challenges of the 21st century and an expanded drive to remain connected to our traditions and history have increased the need for forward-thinking strategies to safeguard cultures and preserve built environments and natural heritage around the world.

English

1 Year 4 Months

BSc Archaeology

University of Bradford

United Kingdom

Cultural Heritage, Archaeology, History, Anthropology

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Our degree in Archaeology integrates traditional archaeology with the practical application of scientific methods that are applied to today’s archaeology.It is a professionally-focused degree in archaeology with a strong fieldwork component and a focus on human osteology or the environment.

English

4 Years

MA Classics and Ancient Civilisations (Research)

Leiden University

Netherlands

History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage

Master of Arts (MA)

The Classics and Ancient Civilizations (Research) master's at Leiden University covers the entire range of present-day research on the civilisations of Greece and Rome, Egypt and the Ancient Near East.

English

2 Years

60 Best Archaeology Degree Programs for 2025

Master of Preservation Studies

MSc Archaeology

Archaeology and Heritage MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning

BSc in Archaeology-Palaeoecology and Geography

Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning

Master of Arts in Classical Archaeology

PhD at the Institute of Classical Studies

BSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

The Classical Mediterranean MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning

Master in History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands

Ancient History and Classical Archaeology BA, DipHE, CertHE, by distance learning

Archaeology (Research)

Master in History of the Mediterranean World and its Regions: from Prehistory to the Middle Ages

Master's Degree in the Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art)

BA (Hons) in Classical Studies

Master's Degree in Archaeology

Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World Course - The Open University

Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management

BSc Archaeology

MA Classics and Ancient Civilisations (Research)

Archaeology