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**Study at the UKs top university for archaeological research**
The University of Reading is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
**What youll study**
This course allows you to discover archaeology for the first time, or deepen your existing knowledge. Youll gai...
Our flexible MA Archaeology course prepares you for a career in research, the commercial sector or heritage management.<br/><br/>**Study at the UKs top university for archaeological research**<br/><br/>The University of Reading is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality and research outputs in Archaeology (Times Higher Education Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework, 2021).<br/><br/>**What youll study**<br/><br/>This course allows you to discover archaeology for the first time, or deepen your existing knowledge. Youll gain an effective grounding in archaeological practice and research.<br/><br/>Choose from a variety of options, including:<br/><br/><br/>- specialisms from the palaeolithic to medieval period<br/><br/><br/>- theoretical approaches and contemporary challenges<br/><br/><br/>- heritage practice<br/><br/><br/>- professional placements<br/><br/><br/>- integrated social and scientific approaches<br/><br/><br/>- post-excavation and graphics skills.<br/><br/><br/>For more information, please visit our programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/archaeology-pg/ma-archaeology