231 Archaeology Degree Programs

Archaeology is the discipline most directly concerned with the understanding and explanation of past societies through the study of their material remains. The reconstruction of those societies and their environments through the interpretation of material culture permits archaeology to span both the prehistoric and the historic periods.

The Archaeology and Art History major provides research and education in two areas of archaeology and art history. Archaeology is a study on ancient human culture and its traces. It covers research and investigation into the past traces of human beings through historic remains or relics and is in complementary relationships with history. The major covers research and education in the two areas of archaeology and art history. The common primary research subject of these two areas is the past relics, and they have become sophisticated through interactions in the process of their development into contemporary studies.

Archaeology is the interdisciplinary study of the past through its material remains, situated in their cultural and environmental context. The introductory and core courses of the Archaeology minor at Carleton are designed to give students a methodological and theoretical introduction to these three elements of materials, culture, and environment.

Dickinson offers one of the only archaeology majors in the country. The fundamentals of archaeological practice are learned through introductory courses in archaeology and world prehistory, biological anthropology and earth sciences. We offer specialized courses in methods, theory and advanced topics in which students gain first-hand experience conducting research and interpretation.

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.

A PhD in Archaeology offers a flexible research-focused program designed to help students develop advanced expertise in their chosen areas of archaeology. Students typically create a tailored research...

The MPhil in Archaeology is designed to give students a solid foundation in archaeological methods, theory, and research. Students explore different areas of archaeology, such as ancient societies, ma...

The BSc in Archaeology offers a comprehensive way to learn about human history through both hands-on experience and classroom learning. Students explore various aspects of archaeology, including the s...

The MSc in Archaeology is designed to give learners a broad and thorough grounding in the challenging and fast-paced archaeology sector. It will equip you with the wider contextual and practical skills to allow you to engage analytically with a variety of archaeological sites and materials.

This program combines studies in archaeology, anthropology, and art history to give students a well-rounded understanding of human history and culture. It explores how humans have developed over time,...

The MA degree program in Archaeology allows students to pursue a special qualification in Archaeology studied as part of their BA degree in combination with a minor (subsidiary) offered by the University of Bern. In-depth seminars, practical exercises, field trips and excavations provide in-depth knowledge of all key periods, cultures, problems, methods and technical knowledge. The MA degree program in Archaeology aims to provide advanced academic tuition. All four Archaeology courses offered at the University of Bern can also be studied as subsidiaries (minors) with other majors.

A PhD or MPhil in Archaeology is designed for students who want to explore how humans lived in the past. It offers a chance to dive deep into specific areas of archaeology, such as ancient cultures, e...

The archaeology certificate is designed to help students to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to analyze archaeological materials and to participate in archaeological field research. Students who complete the certificate, along with a B.A. or B.S. degree from UW–Madison, improve their competitiveness in graduate school applications and are qualified for entry-level employment opportunities in archaeology. In addition to providing a strong intellectual foundation in archaeology and hands-on experience in fieldwork, the certificate provides an interdisciplinary link to courses in three or more departments, exposing students to diverse approaches to the study of our global human heritage.

The MSc in Digital Archaeology is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of how digital tools and methods are transforming the study of archaeology. The program covers a variety of to...

The aim of the MALS concentration in the Archaeology of the Classical, Late Antique, and Islamic Worlds is to explore the material culture of these worlds through an interdisciplinary lens, drawing upon the fields of archaeology, history, art history, classics, anthropology and middle eastern studies. Archaeology, popularized by films such as the Indiana Jones series, is far more than just good Hollywood fodder; rather it is a fundamental way through which scholars can unravel the history, cultures and civilizations of humanity.