Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee66,660USD
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#16
Program overview
What Yale University says about their program:
The Archaeological Studies program at Yale University offers a Master of Arts degree. This program aims to provide students with a strong academic foundation for various careers in museums, cultural resource management, and education.
The curriculum focuses on recent developments in archaeology and is designed for both new students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge. It is administered by Yale’s Council on Archaeological Studies, involving faculty from multiple departments, including Anthropology and History.
This program is ideal for individuals looking to pursue careers in teaching at community colleges or secondary schools, as well as for curators and administrators. It also serves those who wish to strengthen their background in archaeology before applying to PhD programs.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Proof of your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
- TOEFL (or IELTS) scores if your native language is not English or the language of instruction of your bachelor's degree was not English.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Proof of your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
- Transcripts for each listed prior institution of study
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable)
- Certified translations of documents not in English
Required grades
We are not aware of any specific A levels, IB or GPA grading score requirements for this program.
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Additional requirements
Experience
- Students must participate in a Yale-affiliated summer research project, or another archaeological field school approved in advance by the DUS
- Students majoring in Archaeological Studies are strongly encouraged to devote a second summer to archaeological research in the field or laboratory (optional)
How to apply
2 routes available:
Fees
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What is the cost of living near Yale University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,559 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $973 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $100 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $62 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $63 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $220 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $83 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $13 |
| Gym membership | $32 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and finaid.yale.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for Yale University
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