Back to search
MasterRecommended
Master of Historical Archaeology
University of Massachusetts Boston
- Boston, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
- 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
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | Department of Anthropology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 33 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $32,419 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.

