MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in archaeology or a related subject (typically history, historic environment, geography or environmental science); or a FHEQ Level 6 Advanced Diploma in archaeology or a related subject at upper second-class equivalent or above; or a postgraduate qualification normally at distinction level in archaeology or a related subject. A combined-honours BA/BSc or a PGCert in a relevant subject may be acceptable (US degree: GPA normally 3.6 out of 4.0). Practical archaeological experience such as excavation, survey or data processing is normally expected, and extensive field or professional experience may be taken into account. No GRE or GMAT scores; publications not expected. Three referees are required. Supporting documents are required with the application. English language (higher level, for applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 (Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24; TOEFL tests taken from 21 January 2026 are not accepted until a review of the revised test is complete); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component. Tests must be taken no more than two years before the course start.