Program Overview
The Archaeology (with specialist pathways in Prehistoric at Newcastle 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 (with specialist pathways in Prehistoric programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom 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 6.5
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeology (with specialist pathways in Prehistoric programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
All students will take the following module:
| Compulsory module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 60 |
All students will take at least two of the following modules:
If you choose to take a specialist route you should choose modules as listed as relevant for that pathway (more information below).
A maximum of three of the following modules may be taken as part of the programme. If you have previously taken an undergraduate version of this module for credit at Newcastle University, you won't be allowed to take the MA module as part of your MA programme.
*These modules are co-taught with final-year undergraduate students but assessed at a post-graduate level. You can only take a maximum of two of these modules. If you have
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:1 honours\xc2\xa0degree, or an international equivalent, in:
- archaeology
- history
- geography
- classics
You will also be\xc2\xa0considered\xc2\xa0if you have extensive, relevant,\xc2\xa0professional\xc2\xa0experience.
International StudentsTo study this course you need to meet our\xc2\xa0Band 5 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall\xc2\xa0(with 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).
Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted\xc2\xa0as an alternative entry to this course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but\xc2\xa0we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our\xc2\xa0country pages.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-07-18
About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
