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Master of Historical Archaeology

University of Massachusetts Boston

  • Boston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Massachusetts Boston campus

About the program

Master's combining archaeological methods, Historical research and cultural analysis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Historical Archaeology. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: three required graduate seminars (9 credits)
  • A six-credit fieldwork practicum (waivable with approval)
  • Five electives (15 credits) and a six-credit thesis.

Career outcomes

  • Historical archaeologist
  • Museum curator
  • Cultural resource manager
  • Historical researcher
  • Tourism coordinator

Curriculum

  • Three required graduate seminars (9 credits)
  • A six-credit fieldwork practicum (waivable with approval)
  • Five electives (15 credits) and a six-credit thesis. 33 credits
  • Courses below B- do not count.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
  • Most 3-year degrees
  • Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
  • Not considered equivalent)
  • Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
  • Letters
  • Statement of purpose
  • CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
  2. a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,419 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Liberal Arts
DepartmentDepartment of Anthropology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value33
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.