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You will learn through a series of seminars, lectures and workshops, and further develop your skills in conducting independent research and critical analytical thought.
Our MA students gain skills in key archaeological methods and approaches.
The University of Reading scored 1st for teaching quality in Archaeology and Forensic Science (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
Ivan Krivokorin
MA Archaeology graduate
You'll develop your research skills through taught modules and your dissertation, which include a series of workshops and practicals on writing essays, dissertations, research proposals and publications, information and communication technology resources, and quantitative applications in archaeology.
Our annual Master's conference will help develop your oral presentation skills, and there are also opportunities to get involved with staff fieldwork projects.
The University of Reading has strong links with external organisations such as the British Museum, Oxford Archaeology, Historic England and Wessex Archaeology, allowing you to learn from their experience in the field and in the museum sector.
You will also learn about the realities of working within the modern archaeological sector through contact with professionals from commercial units and museums.
Our students can also benefit from distinctive Reading experiences, including artefact-focused teaching sessions and internship opportunities at the British Museum's new Archaeological Research Collection facility (BM_ARC), located at the Thames Valley Science Park.
