Postgraduate Study by Distance Learning

MA

Our MA (Master of Arts) courses are postgraduate level courses. They will be suitable for you if you already have an undergraduate degree or are already an archaeology professional with relevant skills and experience. You should consider taking one of our MA courses if you want to enhance your existing knowledge of archaeology or study for an advanced qualification.

If you know from the outset that you can’t or don’t want to commit to a full MA, you can apply to do a Postgraduate Certificate, which involves taking two taught modules, or a Postgraduate Diploma, which involves taking four taught modules. Similarly, if for any reason you are unable to complete the full MA you can opt to leave with a lower award. Successful completion of the first two modules (60 credits) entitles you to a Postgraduate Certificate or successful completion of four taught modules (120 credits) entitles you to a Postgraduate Diploma.

Our taught postgraduate programmes are:

• MA in Archaeology and Heritage
• MA in Historical Archaeology
• MA in The Classical Mediterranean

Research Degrees

Our PhD programme is the most advanced level of study that we offer. You should consider taking our PhD by distance learning if you want to become a professional researcher in archaeology or ancient history, or if you want to demonstrate that you have the full range of theoretical and practical skills at the highest levels.

• PhD by Distance Learning

Further information

Ask us if you want to know more: contact details are in the left-hand menu. Or click on the links above or in the side menu if you want to find out more about a specific programme or area, or even apply directly online.

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MA Historical Archaeology students enjoying the sights of Gas Street Basin in Birmingham on their Midlands fieldschool