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MA specialising in Archaeology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

This MA specialising in Archaeology requires a 30,000-50,000 word dissertation and at least 8 weeks of fieldwork, with students demonstrating mastery of basic and intermediate field techniques. Students must also complete outreach activities each semester, join the departmental seminar series, build a museum display of their research, and submit a research article for publication.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time (max 4 years to complete)  |  Intake: South Africa closing 30/09/2026; International closing 31/08/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

A dissertation based on an approved research proposal, with required fieldwork, an outreach activity each registered semester, participation in the departmental seminar series, construction of a museum display of the research, and a publishable article drawn from the research.

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Entry requirements

Honours degree in Archaeology (NQF level 8), or a relevant honours degree, with a weighted average of at least 65% (65-69% is eligible; 70%+ receives preference). An admissions essay or entrance examination, and additional modules, may be required.

Intake: South Africa closing 30/09/2026; International closing 31/08/2026

Duration: 1 year, full-time (max 4 years to complete)

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