Overview

Key facts

Within archaeology there are several areas of specialization. Bioarchaeology concentrates on how human beings acquired their present form and behaviour by tracing human evolution. Historical archaeology is the study of documented cultures since the 16th century. Prehistory is the study of ancient civilizations and hunter-gatherer societies.

Memorial University of Newfoundland has the only Archaeology department east of Alberta. Archaeology students at Memorial regularly participate in digs throughout the province. Our department specializes in the North Atlantic and the Canadian Subarctic. Faculty interests range from the study of ancient Native cultures, through the historical archaeology of European expansion, to downed Second World War aircraft.

Experiential learning is at the heart of the archaeology major. You can expect to participate in field work, train in state-of-the-art laboratory techniques, and gain experience with the conservation and care of collections.

Career opportunities

A bachelor of arts degree, with a major in archaeology, prepares students for a variety of careers including:

cultural resource management

museums and archives

heritage administration

community research

tourism

education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropologist in the Field

Aboriginal Peoples in North America

Cultural Formations

Anthropology of Global Economy

Fieldwork Methods

War, and Globalization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-13 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00

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International applicants are advised to apply at least 12 weeks before the start of their intended semester

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

Archaeology View 14 other Bachelors in Archaeology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Interim High School transcript or predicted IB grades. Documents can be official or unofficial.

Official English proficiency test result (if required) sent directly from the testing authority.

Supplementary information required for competitive-entry programs may be required with your application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22500 CAD / year

≈ 22500 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6750 CAD / year

≈ 6750 CAD / year

Additional Details

Newfoundland and Labrador Students, Canadian Students: $6,480

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

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