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PostgraduateMA

Archaeology

Durham University
Durham, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,500Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Archaeology at Durham University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Course details Drawing on the wealth of expertise and experience within the department, the MA in Archaeology offers you the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to build a fascinating and challenging career in commercial archaeology, heritage management, research, or the wider employment market. You may be able to choose from around six diverse strands such as: Landscape Archaeology, Prehistoric Archaeology, the Archaeology of Egypt, the Near East and Asia, the Archaeology and Heritage of East Asia, Classical and Roman Archaeology, and Medieval and Post Medieva... International tuition fees are £30,500 per year, home/UK fees are £13,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Management and analysis of archaeological data and materials
Current archaeological approaches
Methods and practice and the presentation of archaeological research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£30,500

Home Student Fee

£13,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£31,000£36,000
3 years£24,500£30,500£39,500
5 years£29,500£41,000£57,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Studying
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Masters Achievement Scholarships

Durham University · Postgraduate

£12,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship

Durham University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Durham Cathedral Choral Scholarship

Durham University · Postgraduate

£4,021scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

Global Citizenship Programme & Scholarship

Durham University · Postgraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Addison Wheeler Fellowship

Durham University · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Durham University

Durham University offers Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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