Program Overview
The Archaeology at Cornell University is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- African archaeology
- archaeological science (minor)
- archaeology of Europe, the Caucasus and Eurasia
- economy and exchange (minor)
- identity (minor)
- intercultural engagement (minor)
- landscape and environment (minor)
- Latin American and Caribbean archaeology
- materiality
- Mediterranean and Near Eastern archaeology
- museums and heritage (minor)
- North American archaeology
- politics and complexity (minor)
- ritual and religion (minor)
- South and East Asian archaeology
- visual culture (minor)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must submit GRE general test scores and a sample of their work (generally one or two papers) for review by the admissions committee.
- all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- three recommendations
- GRE general test
- writing sample
- The Graduate School\'s official minimum sub-scores for each element of the TOEFL iBT are: Speaking: 22. Reading: 20. Listening: 15. Writing: 20.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
