48 Archaeology and Anthropology MSc Degree Programs

Taught by internationally respected researchers, this one-year programme is designed to meet the needs of conservators and science graduates wishing to expand into the exciting fields of the conservation and heritage sciences. With a focus on thought processes rather than knowledge, our aim is to produce problem-solvers and critical thinkers who can design and execute robust research which advances understanding in the sector.

The Master of Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies (CADES) is a unique and international advanced Master programme that provides a broad interdisciplinary platform to address development issues and social transformations from an anthropological perspective. The programme brings together students and professionals from all over the world who are involved or interested in social, educational, emancipatory or policy work in the development, or, more broadly, the social sector.

UCD School of Archaeology's MSc/GradDiploma in Archaeology is designed for students interested in the challenges and opportunities of studying the human past. Archaeology is the discipline of things, exploring how people in the past created unique societies through their construction, use and perception of landscapes, plants, animals and things.

In the MSc in Anthropology – Visual Anthropology degree program, you work with cultures and societies around the world. You work with a comparative perspective and, through the study of social and cultural conditions, you seek to acquire an understanding of human conditions and the way they change. You gain insight into how people live and interact with each other and into the society's institutions, rules, traditions and technology.

How do bottom-up initiatives of people striving for racial justice, political change or climate change awareness arise and evolve? This Anthropology and Development Master's expands your knowledge and research skills. Let’s contribute to society!

Build skills for archaeological research or heritage careers with this flexible MSc. You'll gain practical experience through placements with museums, heritage organisations and commercial archaeology firms, while learning from Southampton's expertise in fields including bioarchaeology, palaeoanthropology and archaeological practice. The university ranks 7th in the UK for archaeology.

The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Critical Heritage Studies can be combined with the Masters of Arts in Anthropology. The Critical Heritage / Anthropology combination allows students to pursue interconnected, interdisciplinary coursework and allows time for an independent research thesis that is not part of the stand-alone MS in Critical Heritage curriculum.

Anthropology studies the socializing, meaning-making and world-building practices of humans in different places, networks and settings, around the world. Social and cultural anthropologists study social processes from the perspectives of the actors involved. Combining an insider's and an outsider's point of view, anthropologists actively engage and theorize the differences and similarities between people across the globe.

The Master's program in Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University is specifically geared towards ethnographic research. Throughout the duration of this one-year program, you will undertake independent research.

Study people's changing relationships with the world's oceans and seas on this science-focused maritime archaeology master's at Southampton. You'll explore seafaring technologies, environmental change histories, and underwater landscapes, drawing on world-leading expertise from the Centre for Maritime Archaeology to develop both academic knowledge and practical fieldwork skills.

The MSc Archaeological Practice equips you with key practical and theoretical skills for a career in archaeology. Using Orkney’s rich heritage as a 'laboratory,' you’ll gain hands-on experience in excavation, digital recording, and cultural heritage management, with flexible module options to suit your interests.

Are you captivated by how people interact in today's global societies? Do you want to deepen your knowledge of the dynamics in our society? Are you fascinated by the tensions between economic, political, and social hierarchies that often create inequalities and diversity challenges? You’ll explore all these issues and more if you follow the Master's program in Social and Cultural Anthropology at VU Amsterdam.

Study the evolution and behaviour of humankind through palaeoanthropology. This specialist master's teaches you to analyse stone tools and hominin skulls to understand our evolutionary journey. You'll work with experts in the Centre for the Archaeology of Human Origins (CAHO) and apply your learning in real-world archaeological settings.

Prepare for a career in commercial archaeology with this practical MSc. You'll gain hands-on skills in project planning, excavation, survey, analysis and reporting. The program includes a 4-week professional placement with leading heritage organisations and field experience at World Heritage sites. University of Southampton is ranked 6th in the UK for archaeology.

A Master of Social Science in Anthropology degree offers a deep dive into the study of human cultures, societies, and evolution, providing students with a broad and holistic understanding of human diversity across time and space. Through rigorous analysis of both past and present societies, this degree fosters a critical examination of the ways in […]

The Master’s programme in Cultural Anthropology: Sustainable Citizenship departs from an integrated understanding. It focuses on the triangle of People, Planet, and Profit, pointing out that sustainability has not only an environmental meaning, yet also an economic and sociocultural one.