MA in Archaeology in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial's Archaeology program is gaining global recognition due to its diverse faculty research, outstanding teaching, and cutting-edge facilities.

We offer exceptional student opportunities in historical archaeology, archaeological sciences, and ancient Indigenous studies. Our advanced labs focus on applied archaeological sciences, archaeobotany, archaeoentomology, conservation, and prehistoric/historical archaeology, connecting researchers with projects from Northern Labrador to French Guiana and from British Columbia to Northwest Europe. As one of Canada's largest Archaeology departments, we prepare graduate students to be skilled researchers, analytical thinkers, and dedicated protectors of our collective archaeological legacy.

The University approved its first Archaeology M.A. thesis in 1972, and our graduate students have since produced over 140 Master's theses. Our Ph.D. program launched in 2001.

Career possibilities include:
Archaeologist, museum curator, cultural interpreter, conservator, heritage manager, historic building inspector, museum educator, cultural resource management specialist (government/private sector), academic positions, Indigenous government archaeologist

MA duration: 2 years
Application Deadline:
January 15 for Fall enrollment