Merit
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
University of Reading · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£12,050Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The MA Archaeology at University of Reading is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our flexible MA Archaeology course prepares you for a career in research, the commercial sector or heritage management. Study at the UK's top university for archaeological research The University is in the top 50 in the world for Archaeology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025, Archaeology. The University of Reading is ranked 49th in the world). A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Archaeological Theory and Practice
Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Archaeology
Post-Medieval and Modern Archaeology
Heritage Management and Conservation
Archaeological Science and Analysis
Post-Excavation and Specialist Skills
Research Methods in Archaeology
Dissertation in Archaeology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£26,450
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£26,450
Home Student Fee
£12,050
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
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💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data
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