MSc Higher Archaeological Practice at University of Southampton

This vocational master’s degree will prepare you for a career in commercial archaeology. Through hands-on experience you’ll gain the skills to plan and run archaeological projects, from survey and excavation to analysis and reporting. You’ll apply your learning by spending 4 weeks on professional placement.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your studies will run for a full year, from September to the following September. If you’d like to take longer to complete this master’s you can study part-time over 2 to 5 years. If you decide that you’d like to change to a different archaeology specialism within the first 2 weeks of term you’ll be able to change your degree.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, regional councils, museums, libraries, universities, archaeological contractors, archaeological consultants. Careers directly related to the course include heritage manager, archivist, archaeologist, historic buildings officer, conservation officer, academic researcher, museum curator, gallery exhibitions officer.

Official programme page