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Study Details: 1 year, Full-time
2 years, Part-time
Our MSc in Archaeological Science combines scientific training with thematic and period-based study, providing an excellent foundation for pursuing your ambitions as a practising archaeological scientist or researcher, as well as a range of other pathways in heritage or beyond.
You’ll acquire first-hand experience and a thorough practical understanding of the scientific principles and analytical techniques at the centre of archaeological science. The programme is carefully designed to be accessible to students from a range of subject backgrounds, with archaeology being a nexus point for blending the humanities and the sciences.
We create a sound base for you to maximise the impact of your research and propel your career forward. Whether you’re looking to take a general approach or to specialise in biomolecular archaeology, human osteoarchaeology or zooarchaeology, you can create your own portfolio, blending modules and your specially designed dissertation by period, theme and skill.
Our experts are leading on an exciting range of innovative projects spanning early prehistory to the present day and covering major themes such as human and animal lifeways, sustainability, movement and migration, identity, and the past lived experience. You’ll get to join our dynamic and supportive lab group and become part of this research environment.
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject area such as Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Conservation, Geography, Geology, History, Zoology, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.
A copy of your IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in all subskills or evidence of an accepted equivalent. Please include the date of your expected test if this qualification is pending. If you have alternative acceptable evidence, such as an undergraduate degree studied in the UK, please supply this in place of an IELTS.
If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.
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After successfully completing this programme, you’ll have a broad spectrum of knowledge and a variety of skills, making you highly attractive both to potential employers and research establishments.
You’ll be able to pursue a wide range of professional careers, within commercial and academic archaeology and the wider heritage sector. Career paths will generally be specialist and will depend on the choice of modules. You’ll be well placed to pursue careers as a specialist in isotope analysis, zooarchaeological analysis or human osteoarchaeology. You’ll also be in a position to apply for general laboratory based work and archaeological fieldwork and illustration.
Several graduates have gained employment in the police (forensics, intelligence and data analysis) while working within science communication and management are other options, as is period-based research. Potential employers include archaeological units, museums, universities, heritage institutions, Historic England and Cadw. Freelance or self-employment career routes are also common for animal and human bone analysts with postgraduate qualifications.
Core Modules:
Skills and Methods for Postgraduate Study
Dissertation
Optional Modules:
Zooarchaeology
Biomolecular Archaeology
Human Osteoarchaeology
The Archaeology of Death and Commemoration
Themes and Methods in Medieval Archaeology
Doing Ancient History: Themes and Approaches
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