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Guide to Graduate Schools by Program Focus

Some, but not all, academic programs in archaeology are focused at specific subjects in archaeology. This type of program is particularly prevalent in the United Kingdom. Here is a collection of many of the programs available to students of archaeology.
Guide to Graduate Schools in Archaeology by Program Focus
Looking for a specific degree to study archaeology? Here's the place to start your search.
Art and Art History
A listing of academic departments that emphasize the art, buildings, and artifacts of archaeological sites and the past for prospective graduate students of archaeology
Biological and Forensic Archaeology
University programs with degrees specifically in biological archaeology, osteology, physical anthropology, and forensics.
Classical Greek and Roman Archaeology
A list of academic departments with focuses on the classics, ancient Greece and Rome
Cultural Resource and Heritage Management
A list of academic archaeology programs that are dedicated to training the next generation of cultural resource managers and heritage professionals.
Egypt and Egyptology
A catalogue of archaeological departments that are focused on the study of Egypt and Egyptology.
Environmental and Landscape Archaeology
Academic departments that are focused on preparing the next generation of environmental and landscape archaeologists.
Late Antiquity and Historical Archaeology
A list of archaeology departments that emphasize the study of history and late antiquity.
Medieval, Byzantine and Ottoman Periods
A list of academic programs that emphasize the study of the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Medieval periods in history as archaeological studies.
Museum Studies
Programs in universities dedicated to training archaeological students in museum studies.
Prehistory
The study of prehistory--in this usage anyway--includes archaeological studies for which there are no written records.
Regional Studies
Academic programs providing advanced degrees with foci on regions of the world.
Social and Theoretical Archaeology
Graduate schools providing training in social and theoretical archaeologies to the next generation of scientists.
Underwater, Maritime and Marine
Programs that provide advanced training in underwater, marine, and maritime archaeology.

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