Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Histories, Languages and Cultures, School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology. This Master of Arts program is ideal for those wishing to study the major developments in human societies from the origins of settled life to the great civilizations. It covers practical archaeological techniques and offers in-depth study of the prehistory of the Mediterranean, Near East, and Northern Europe or Classical Archaeology.

Career options in professional archaeology (excavation, surveying, analysis), heritage management (museums, conservation), cultural resource management, research, education, and roles in related fields such as tourism and media. This program also prepares students for further research.

The University of Liverpool is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group and one of the six original red brick universities. It offers research-intensive learning and excellent graduate prospects. The program is within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Histories, Languages and Cultures, School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology.