Archaeology, Bachelor of Arts at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

Requirements for the major include 13 courses and a fieldwork requirement (40 credits). These can be selected from a diversity of offerings available from different departments. In addition, students must take a core of three courses consisting of Introduction to Archaeology, World Prehistory, and Archaeological Method and Theory. Except for some field experiences, majors must complete all courses required for the major for a letter grade and receive a grade of C- or higher.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Total credits: 40.

Career pathways

Acquire the basic skills for understanding theory, interpretation, and methods in archaeology. Develop an ability to analyze archaeological data through the reading and interpretation of archaeological publications and study of primary data.

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Application information

USD 68,670 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering, one rate for all undergraduates. Tuition only; excludes the $500 matriculation fee, housing, food, health insurance and other costs. Source

Entry is for the fall semester. First-year applicants apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision, using the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir.

Transfer students are accepted into the entering sophomore and junior classes for the fall semester only.

First-year deadlines for entry in 2027: Early Decision I November 1, 2026 (financial aid November 15, 2026; decision December 11, 2026; reply January 15, 2027); Early Decision II January 2, 2027 (decision February 12, 2027; reply February 26, 2027); Regular Decision January 2, 2027 (decision March 24, 2027; reply May 1, 2027). Financial aid deadline for Early Decision II and Regular Decision is January 15, 2027.

Transfer application deadline is March 1, 2027, financial aid deadline March 15, 2027, decision release May 14, 2027 and reply-by date June 1, 2027. Applicants apply through the Common Application for Transfer.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70, or a fee waiver. Johns Hopkins requires standardized testing (SAT or ACT scores, self-reported or official) for first-year applicants.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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