PhD in Archaeology in Cambridge United States | Harvard University

The Department of Anthropology provides graduate programs culminating in a PhD, with two main specialization tracks: archaeology and social anthropology, each featuring distinct curricula and examination processes. Additionally, the department grants an AM degree in medical anthropology. The archaeology graduate program delivers rigorous analysis of fundamental topics, thorough instruction in key archaeological methods and theories from an anthropological perspective, and guidance for PhD candidates pursuing careers in research and education across diverse archaeological fields. Students select a primary focus area from: Complex societies archaeology, Ethnicity and language archaeology, Art and religious archaeology, Human evolution archaeology, or Environmental archaeology/archaeological science. All candidates also gain foundational knowledge of archaeology spanning simpler to advanced societies across global regions, along with relevant aspects of ethnography, ethnology, and biological anthropology. The Peabody Museum's extensive archaeological and ethnological collections serve as valuable assets for both academic research and instruction.