Lakehead University offers MA/MS in Archaeological Science, a master's degree in Archaeology programme in Thunder Bay, Canada. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,708 per semester (CAD 2,749 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Archaeology
Local tuition: CAD 2,749 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,708 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: lakeheadu.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Archaeological Science provides theoretical and practical knowledge, training, and skills for applying archaeological science to investigate the human past. The program is transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary, drawing students from anthropology and cognate discipline backgrounds, and spans research areas including archaeology, archaeobotany, archaeometry, digital archaeology, archaeochemistry, bioarchaeology, classical archaeology, paleoanthropology, paleoecology, geoarchaeology, archaeoinformatics, archaeological physics, molecular archaeology, and zooarchaeology. The degree follows a thesis-based route and is offered at Lakehead University's Thunder Bay campus. As part of the application, candidates submit a one-page, single-spaced statement of research interest set in twelve-point font, alongside transcripts and references. The program suits students from anthropology and related fields who want to specialize in scientific methods applied to archaeological questions through an original research thesis supervised by departmental faculty.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Degree students must have a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second-class standing (B) based on their last twenty half courses or equivalent, and must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute showing evidence of scholarly achievement. Applicants submit a one-page, single-spaced statement of research interest in twelve-point font as part of the application.
