What will I learn?

Our Masters by research degree offers academic independence and the chance to develop your research skills. You'll focus on an individual project and study advanced taught modules relevant to your research topic.

Your research

As an MA researcher in archaeology, you'll have the opportunity to build expertise in a subject area you're passionate about. We offer programmes in Archaeological Studies and Conservation Studies. Study the human past or develop creative approaches to the conservation of our heritage.

The focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training and support equipping you with skills in a wide range of research methods to enhance your growing expertise. Your research will culminate in a dissertation of up to 30,000 words.

Although there is no required taught component, you can choose to study taught Masters' modules to support your background knowledge or methodological approaches to your research. Your supervisor can advise on the most relevant modules to your degree.

Which department am I in?

Archaeology

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

拢24,500.00 (US$ 31,640) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of York

Heslington,

York,

YO10 5DD, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have, or be about to complete, an undergraduate degree at First or 2:1 in Archaeology or in a relevant allied discipline. English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other units, TOEFL: 87, with a minimum of 23 in Writing and a minimum of 21 in all other components.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.