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Tuition USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2004-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Boston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Historical Archaeology at University of Massachusetts Boston is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 Historical 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Boston, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Historical Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Historical Archaeology
  2. Archaeological Methods and Analysis
  3. Graduate Seminar in Archaeology
  4. Topics in Atlantic History
  5. Public Archaeology
  6. Seminar in the Prehistory of the Americas
  7. Topics in Environmental Archaeology
  8. Materials in Ancient Societies
  9. Research Methods in Historical Anthropology
  10. Culture Contact and Colonialism in the Americas
  11. Anthropology of the Object: A Graduate Socio-Cultural Odyssey

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To apply for admission to graduate study at UMass Boston, you must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing, or an international equivalent.

In addition to the application form, you will need to provide a personal statement outlining interests and intent, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and GRE scores.

We also highly encourage, although do not require, the submission of a writing sample(s) that might help the Graduate Committee evaluate applicant writing, research, or analytical ability.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 31,425 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,115 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Massachusetts Boston 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 University of Massachusetts Boston

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University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2004-02-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months