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Media University
M.A. Visual and Media Anthropology
- Berlin, Germany
MA
Full time
4 semesters
Distance Learning
English
The master's degree in Visual and Media Anthropology teaches social and cultural aspects of digitization. This includes comprehensive knowledge of research into digitization, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.


Open University
BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Classical Studies)
- Online United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This BA (Honours) in Arts and Humanities (Classical Studies) degree gives you the freedom to combine the study of different subject areas in the arts and humanities. You'll develop a specialism in classical studies, exploring classical Greece and Rome through a wide variety of sources.


Auream Phoenix University for Women
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Anthropology
- Online
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
English, Italian
The PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. This thesis should explore the four subfields of anthropology, namely archaeology, ethnology, physical anthropology and linguistics, which combine to give a complete understanding of humanity. It illustrates both the diversity of human societies and cultural models around the world and the similarities that make all human beings fundamentally similar. It also examines, from an anthropological point of view, the consequences of industrialism and globalization.
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Auream Phoenix University for Women
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Archaeology
- Online
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 semester
Distance Learning
English, Italian
PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. A thesis for this research program must explore human societies of the past using their material remains and must implement the development of archaeology as a scientific discipline. Archaeological methods and theories should be explained using case studies from the continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. The dissertation should include the latest developments in this field and present theories and practices found in scientific reality concerning the latest archaeological discoveries.


Edmonds College
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Associate of Arts in Anthropology
- Lynnwood, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
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Where did we come from? What makes us human? How are we similar to and different from other people? Where do we go from here? If these questions inspire you, you may enjoy an anthropology career. Anthropology is the holistic study of humanity. We draw from biology, social sciences, and humanities to better understand our experiences as humans. Anthropology graduates pursue careers in academia, government, cultural and natural resources, medicine, public health, forensics, museums, tourism, and business.


University of the Highlands and Islands
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MLitt History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands
- Online
Master degree
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
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This programme brings together the disciplines of history and archaeology through the study of a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.


Selinus University of Sciences and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Archaeology
- Bologna, Italy
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
24 months
Distance Learning
English
A thesis for this research programme must explore human societies of the past using their material remains and must implement the development of archaeology as a scientific discipline. Archaeological methods and theories should be explained using case studies from the continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas.


International Hellenic University (IHU)
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MA in the Classical Archaeology and the Ancient History of Macedonia
- Online
MA
Full time, Part time
3 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
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The MA in the Classical Archaeology and Ancient History of Macedonia is designed to provide a postgraduate (Master’s) level education in the archaeology, history, and culture in general of ancient Macedonia. It will focus on the acquisition of specialist knowledge on issues concerning public and private life in ancient Macedonia and, in general, cultural issues (institutions, art, religion, dialects) in the province of Macedonia and the greater Hellenistic world.


SOAS University of London
PGCert Social Anthropology (Online)
- Online
Postgraduate Certificate
Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
The programme provides a strong foundation in the history and development of anthropology, and the discipline’s approach to understanding cultural difference and diversity. You'll develop skills in research design, ethnographic writing, communication and analysis, while examining how anthropology engages with pressing global challenges.


University of the Highlands and Islands
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BA (Hons) in Archaeology
- Kirkwall, United Kingdom
- Online
BA
Full time
4 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
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Our BA (Hons) Archaeology is closely linked to the distinctive cultural heritage of Scotland but also places all of that within a much broader global context.


Universitat Rovira i Virgili
University Master's Degree in Urban Anthropology, Migrations and Social Intervention
- Tarragona, Spain
Master degree
Full time, Part time
3 semesters
Distance Learning
Spanish
This master's degree enables students to understand, analyse and intervene in the social and cultural life of plural and constantly changing urban society, with special emphasis on migrations and cultural diversity. The theory and methodology are largely taken from the fields of social anthropology. Students will receive training in urban anthropology, migrations and cultural diversity, and urban intervention. The focus of the program is interdisciplinary and it is designed to lead to a professional or research career.


SOAS University of London
PGDip Social Anthropology (Online)
- London, United Kingdom
- Singapore, Singapore
Postgraduate Diploma
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The PGDip Social Anthropology (Online) provide foundation in anthropological theory, ethnographic practice and research design. The programme develops skills in research design, ethnographic writing, communication and analysis, and is intended to enable graduates to apply anthropological thinking.


Open University
Diploma of Higher Education in Classical Studies
- Online United Kingdom
Diploma
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This Diploma of Higher Education in Classical Studies accessible and rewarding course explores the literature, language, art and archaeology of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. The topics that you will cover include the Homeric epics, Athenian tragedy and its reception in the modern world, Roman poetry and politics, and the archaeology of Pompeii and Roman Britain. You will also study classical Latin.


Selinus University of Sciences and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Antropology
- Ragusa, Italy
PhD
24 months
Distance Learning
English, Italian
This thesis should explore the four subfields of anthropology, namely archaeology, ethnology, physical anthropology and linguistics, which combine to give a complete understanding of humanity.


Open University
BA (Honours) in Classical Studies
- Online United Kingdom
BA
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
The worlds of ancient Greece and Rome were extraordinarily rich and diverse. This accessible and rewarding course explores the literature, language, history, societies, cultures, art, archaeology, and global reception of the ancient world. It BA (Honours) in Classical Studies focuses on key sites and periods including Pompeii, Roman Britain, Classical Athens, Delphi, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire.
Learn more about Online Archaeology and Anthropology degree programs
You'll examine human societies across time, from ancient burial sites and material culture to kinship systems and contemporary communities. Archaeology and Anthropology sit at the intersection of history, biology, and social science, and an online program lets you pursue that breadth without relocating.
The learning environment fosters independent inquiry and close engagement with primary sources, field reports, and ethnographic texts. Through coursework, you'll develop skills in artifact analysis, stratigraphic interpretation, and cultural theory. Many modules blend archival research with fieldwork methodology, so you're learning to think critically about evidence whether it comes from an excavation record or an interview transcript.
Graduates move into roles across heritage management, museum curation, cultural resource consulting, and humanitarian organizations. Academic research and policy work are also common paths, particularly for postgraduate completers. Because the methods you practice, including survey design, qualitative analysis, and site documentation, are transferable across sectors, your options extend well beyond a single region or role. If you're drawn to understanding what makes us human, this field rewards careful, curious thinkers.