Program Overview

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UCLA Graduate Programs

Graduate Program: Archaeology

DEGREES

UCLA's Graduate Program in Archaeology offers the following degree(s):

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Masters available on Doctoral track

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Archaeology

APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

• Steps to Apply
• General application process for all UCLA Graduate Programs

Deadlines to apply

December 15, 2025

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: Optional

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

• M.A.: The program leading to an M.A. in Archaeology is considered the first step toward the Ph.D.; the department does not admit applicants whose final degree objective is the master's degree.
  • Applicants should submit a plan of study (including a statement of objectives, an outline of projected coursework, and a general indication of an M.A. paper);
  • preparation in and/or plans for language study;
  • and a research paper preferably relevant to archaeology or comparable evidence of scholarly work.
  • Applicants who have not completed a course in quantitative methods in archaeology may be advised to take a corresponding course at UCLA, if relevant to their research.
  • This course does not count toward the minimum course requirements for the degree.
• Ph.D.:
  • Applicants are expected to hold a UCLA master's degree in Archaeology.
  • Doctoral students entering the program with a master's degree from another university are required to pass the comprehensive core seminars and examinations and to demonstrate the ability to read at least one foreign language relevant to the area of interest and approved by the student's adviser.
  • This requirement may be met by taking a reading examination administered by the program.

Program Name

Archaeology

Program Description

Archaeology is an interdepartmental program. Interdepartmental programs provide an integrated curriculum of several disciplines.

Leading to the degree of

M.A., Ph.D.

• Admits only Ph.D. applicants.

Major Code

0082

Program Address

A148 Fowler Museum, Los Angeles, CA

Faculty

Visit the Archaeology’s faculty roster

Course Descriptions

Visit the registrar's site for the Archaeology’s course descriptions

MAJOR CODE: ARCHAEOLOGY

0082

Additional Information

Archaeology provides in-depth details on its own site With questions not answered here or on the program’s site, please contact the program directly.