Masters Degrees in History & Archaeology, Oxford, United Kingdom

Architectural history has been taught within the Department for many years. The subject is defined broadly to include the built and designed landscape, and aspects of interior design. Read more

This two-year part-time master's degree is designed to combine a systematic training in historical research techniques with the study of a range of major local historical themes and the chance to undertake an individually-researched dissertation. Read more

Our MA in History is a highly flexible programme, offered in a close, supportive, tutorial-style environment. It aims to build on your interest in History to help you develop your knowledge and skills as a practising historian. Read more

Development and emergency practice is a complex, rapidly evolving blend of issues and challenges in the 21st century. And we teach it as such.  Study the political context of an armed conflict or natural hazard – and how this can influence humanitarian efforts and human-rights-based responses. Read more

This two-year part-time master's degree explores how ordinary things and places created since 1851 reveal fascinating traces of historical experience. Read more

This two-year part-time Master's in Literature and Arts offers the opportunity to study the literature and arts of three different periods of… Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies offers an exciting opening for graduates of all disciplines to pursue a taught postgraduate qualification in historical studies. Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural History is a one-year part-time course. It covers English architectural history from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present day. Read more

Oxford is a research-intensive university, and the subject of Archaeology is currently ranked as No. 2 in the world by the  QS World Rankings  (was No. Read more

How do we decide which buildings and environments need preserving? How do we better understand their physical fabric and the influences on their design… Read more

The MSc in Archaeological Science is designed to give a broad but detailed grounding in the theory as well as practical experience in the major applications of science in archaeology. Read more

The MPhil in Classical Archaeology is designed for those interested in continuing to a doctorate in Classical archaeology, and for those with experience in other areas of classical studies wishing to develop an understanding of the material culture. Read more

The MSt in Classical Archaeology provides the flexibility to allow you to choose from a wide range of periods (from the Prehistoric Aegean through the Iron Age, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and various Roman periods to Late Antiquity), which provide broad overviews, and detailed options focusing on different specific aspects of the subject. Read more

The MSc in Archaeology provides an opportunity for students to build on their knowledge from undergraduate studies and to specialise in a particular area of archaeology, while also offering an excellent foundation for those wishing to continue towards research at doctoral level. Read more

The MSt in Historical Studies builds upon the success of the Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies in attracting academically committed and high-achieving students from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds. Read more

Oxford is a research-intensive university, and the subject of Archaeology has been ranked as No.1 (2020) or No.2 (2021-24) in the world by the  QS World Rankings. Read more

Supervision on the DPhil programme is provided by specialist tutors from the Department and elsewhere in Oxford, and further afield. Read more

This nine-month interdisciplinary programme is aimed at students who wish to follow courses in more than one discipline in medieval studies, and who are keen to extend their skills. Read more