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GBP 25850

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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

 Our flexible MA Archaeology course prepares you for a career in research, the commercial sector or heritage management.
 

Study at the UK's top university for archaeological research

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.

What you'll study

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.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    69 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    125 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    25850

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     Free

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    10224 Per year

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