Whether you are considering a taught Master's degree in order to prepare for doctoral research, to enhance your professional skills, or to deepen your understanding of a subject you are passionate about, we can provide a number of exceptional programmes designed to meet your needs.
The six pathways within our MA in Archaeology degree or the three pathways within MSc in Bioarchaeology have been developed to benefit those wishing to pursue a PhD or those with a wide-ranging interest in the subject. Many of our graduates go on to further academic research. We also offer programmes devised to prepare you for a career in professional archaeology, or the conservation, heritage, or museums sectors.
Find out more about our taught programmes by visiting the individual programme pages or contact us for more information.
All of our programmes offer the chance to join a diverse and stimulating community of postgraduate students from around the world, and to contribute to the vibrant, research-led culture within the department.
Contact us if you have any queries: archaeology.postgrad.taught@durham.ac.uk
Katie is a student from the US studying our MSc Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology programme - watch the video to learn more about Katie's experience in our Department!
Simon is a student from the UK who recently graduated from our MA International Cultural Heritage Management programme - watch the video to learn more about Simon's experience with us!
Lauren is a student from France who is studying a PhD with us after recently graduating from our MSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology programme - watch the video to learn more about Lauren's experience!
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