Which uni is best for studying medieval archaeology?

I am quite interested in medieval archaeology (especially the cultural contract between Europe and Asia). I am now struggling to choose one between ox msc in archaeology and cam mphil in archaeology.
And for keble college and clare hall college, which one is better for archaeology masters?

btw, If you are foreigners who are thinking to apply for archaeology master programs, I'm willing to answer some questions.

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@threeportdrift, would you be able to provide some guidance here?

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by rosalindwby

Hmm, I can't say much about the two programmes. Which one has the more exciting academics for you and the ones that might support your dissertation, or even a future PhD?

On the Colleges, it depends which you prefer as an environment. Keble is one of the older new Colleges if I recall correctly. Circa 1880s foundation, has students of all ages all courses, so pretty much a standard College. It's had a lot of building work in recent years, so I suspect it's got decent modernised facilities inside. It's more or less in the middle of town. I've only visited once, about 10 years ago.

Clare Hall is a bit different, founded in 1966 it was developed by Clare College as a place for mature students returning to education. It's now a standalone College but retains a much more grown up, independent stance. No High Table, no separation between students and staff, no rules about not walking on the grass, and you are likely to see children and dogs around College, because people live with children and pets. It's in a very good position on Grange Road, by Robinson, Selwyn, the Rugby Ground the UL etc, but it stretches back, to gets very quiet and gardeny almost immediately. it's always struck me as probably one of the best Colleges if you have some sort of personal crisis - pragmatic and solution focussed, but i've never been a member of had to test that.