BSc in Archaeology and Materials in Cambridge United States | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The program emphasizes exploring ancient cultures by analyzing the composition and characteristics of materials linked to human behavior. By examining how people engaged with materials, the artifacts created through these interactions, and their environmental contexts, we gain deeper insights into the physical, social, cultural, and belief systems of past societies. These objectives form the core of anthropological archaeology, achieved partly through scientific and engineering approaches.

Undergraduate involvement in lab work is a fundamental aspect of the curriculum. All students must complete a materials laboratory course. Numerous archaeology courses incorporate hands-on lab sessions, which take place in the Undergraduate Archaeology and Materials Laboratory. Additionally, undergraduates can utilize CMRAE's comprehensive resources for archaeological materials research through UROP and thesis work, which may involve fieldwork during IAP or summer periods.