Overview

The Archaeology programme from The University of Exeter is divided into units of study called modules which are assigned 'credits'. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

Career opportunities:

Many of our MA students go on to study at PhD level, and the MA in Archaeology at The University of Exeter serves as excellent preparation. Your tutors and the Archaeology academic staff will help you put together applications for funding and develop a research proposal if you should choose to take this path.

Recent careers

Some of our recent graduates have gone on to work directly in Archaeology or the wider Heritage Sector, with careers such as:

Archaeological Assistant

Experimental Archaeologist

Field Archaeologist

Museum Curator

Time Team Archaeologist/Community Archaeologist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design in Archaeology

Themes in Archaeological Theory and Practice

Material Culture

Professional Skills in Archaeology

Discovering the Past with Molecular Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in their first degree in archaeology, history, ancient history, anthropology, biology, geography, geology, chemistry, heritage, or similar.
While we normally only consider applicants who meet these criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25550 GBP / year

≈ 25550 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12650 GBP / year

≈ 12650 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK fees per year:

£6,325 part-time

International fees per year:

£12,775 part-time

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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