Newcastle University

Master in Archaeology

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 20% below the typical master's
  • No application fee

About Master in Archaeology

Tuition fees are 19,600 USD per year.

Our Master's in Archaeology inspires you to think about the human past from a variety of thematic and analytical perspectives. Join our Master's in Archaeology and immerse yourself in a region rich with prehistoric, Roman, medieval, and post-medieval heritage. Experience a dynamic learning environment with field trips that bring our rich archaeological landscape to life. Engage directly with archaeology through visits to our on-campus museum, Great North Museum: Hancock. The museum houses world-class collections, essential to your learning experience. The Archaeology Master's has one general, and six specialist pathways. You can therefore select a pathway to suit your individual needs, background and career aspirations. As well as the main ‘Archaeology’ pathway, you can choose from: - Prehistoric Archaeology - Classical Archaeology: Greek and Roman - Roman Frontier Studies - Late Antique, Medieval and Byzantine Archaeology - Historical Archaeology - Archaeology, Artefacts and Technologies Newcastle University has a long and distinguished history of archaeological research, including: - Prehistoric archaeology in Britain, Western Europe and the Mediterranean - Greek archaeology - Roman archaeology - Archaeology of the late antique period - Western medieval archaeology - Byzantine archaeology - Historical archaeology (the post-1500 AD world) - Landscape studies - Material culture studies You'll join a vibrant archaeology community at Newcastle and receive specialist teaching from leading academics in subjects of their research expertise. Throughout the course you'll have opportunities to engage and learn about our innovative research. We have an extensive programme of invited speakers from across the country and around the world, giving you a chance to connect with researchers based in other institutions. Join a vibrant community of postgraduate students from Archaeology, Classics and History through our Postgraduate Forum, which also has a seminar series, annual conference and e-journal. How to apply

About Newcastle University

Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, is a research-led institution with a large and diverse student community. The university combines strong academic programs across sciences, humanities, engineering and health with active research centers and partnerships. International students are well represented on campus, which promotes a global learning environment and a broad range of student services to support academic success and personal development.

Students at Newcastle benefit from modern facilities, industry connections and opportunities for practical learning through placements and research projects. The university emphasizes employability and supports career preparation with dedicated services, internships and links to regional and national employers. Academic staff work closely with students to foster applied skills, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Newcastle upon Tyne offers an energetic city life, affordable living compared with larger UK cities and excellent transport links to the rest of the country. International students can enjoy cultural events, a welcoming local community and opportunities for part-time work and volunteering. For those seeking a research-active university with strong student support and clear pathways into professional life, Newcastle University is a compelling choice.

This program's tuition is 20% below the typical master's in the United Kingdom.

Median tuition for that cohort is 24,685 USD, across 13,047 programs on Global Admissions.

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Master in Archaeology: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Master in Archaeology?
Tuition: USD 19,600 per year. Application fee: USD 0. Service fee: USD 0.
Is Master in Archaeology available online?
This is an on-campus program at Newcastle University in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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