Study abroad in London, United Kingdom: Most popular universities for Archaeology.

Are you thinking of studying Archaeology, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Archaeology in London, United Kingdom. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University College London (UCL)

We are a diverse community with the freedom and courage to challenge, to question and to think differently. Through a progressive approach to teaching and research, our world leading academics, curious students and outstanding staff continually pursue excellence, break boundaries and make an impact on real world problems.
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Birkbeck, University of London

Founded in 1823, Birkbeck, University of London is a world-class research and teaching institution located in the heart of central London. As a College of the University of London, Birkbeck awards internationally recognised qualifications and is a world-class research and teaching institution.
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SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London is a unique institution specialising in the study of Africa, Asia, and the Near and Middle East. Debating pressing contemporary issues such as human rights, development, migration, identity, legal systems, poverty, religion, and social change, SOAS programmes are taught by specialists engaged in research and fieldwork.
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Royal Holloway University of London

The Royal Holloway University of London is a pioneering university, steeped in history and culture, yet constantly evolving and adapting to the demands of modern higher education.
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King's College London

King’s is ranked in the world’s top 25 universities and is London’s most central university, with five campuses in the capital. Our faculties, institutes and schools deliver world-leading research, enabling groundbreaking new discoveries. This research underpins all of King’s teaching and enables us to make the world a better place.
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Most popular Archaeology programmes for international students in London

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Archaeology degree in London.

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History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language

SOAS University of London

The History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia and Intensive Language programme at SOAS University of London combines the strengths of the MA History of Art and Archaeology of East Asia with intensive language training in Japanese or Korean. 
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Archaeology and Heritage of Egypt and the Middle East

University College London (UCL)

The Archaeology and Heritage of Egypt and the Middle East programme offered at the University College London (UCL) is ideally suited to students seeking to combine advanced study of these regions with new technical and interpretative skills, and offers an ideal grounding for doctoral research.
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Archaeology with Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London

Do you have a genuine interest in the material culture of the past? On this Archaeology with Foundation Year course from Birkbeck, University of London you will study from a broad chronological and geographical perspective, with topics ranging from prehistoric Britain to Greek sculpture, and the Roman Middle East to medieval Italy.
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History and Archaeology

Birkbeck, University of London

The History and Archaeology at Birkbeck, University of London will equip you to study the past through both texts and objects. This course teaches you how to use a range of evidence - from prehistoric pottery to Greek sculpture, and Roman coins to medieval manuscripts - to explore the past. 
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Artefact Studies

University College London (UCL)

This Artefact Studies MA course from the University College London (UCL) provides training in the documentation and interpretation of artefacts from archaeological sites and museum collections. Students benefit from a placement within a museum or an archaeological unit where experience will be gained in the practice of finds analysis.
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Art and Archaeology of East Asia

SOAS University of London

The Art and Archaeology of East Asia programme at SOAS University of London is an unrivaled opportunity to study the arts of China, Korea and Japan. 
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Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research)

Birkbeck, University of London

This specialist Master's degree in Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) at Birkbeck, University of London is designed specifically as training for the 1+3 funded PhD studentships in the ESRC Doctoral Training Programme. 
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Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology

University College London (UCL)

The Science and Engineering in Arts, Heritage and Archaeology (SEAHA) MRes from University College London (UCL) is a pioneering Master's course that delivers an outstanding cross–disciplinary heritage science education.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Archaeology

Archaeology degrees study human activity and evolution with the aid of material culture, such as artefacts, the architecture of buildings, cultural landscape, and recovered cultural objects. Graduates of Archaeology degrees continue their studies or find employment in museums, local governments or national heritage agencies.

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