Taught masters degrees in Archaeology

The Department offers a range of taught MA and MSc courses on a full and part-time basis. Please follow the links below to the postgraduate prospectus for further course information:

MA Archaeology

This course has been designed to introduce students to archaeology as a discipline for the first time. Students whose first degree is in a different subject, find this an excellent way to convert to archaeology. This course is also suitable for those who already have a degree in an aspect of archaeology and wish to focus on another area. More about the MA Archaeology.

MSc Bioarchaeology

This course provides students with a practical, methodological and theoretical grounding in bioarchaeology, allowing them develop the skills necessary for a career in the fields of archaeobotany or zooarchaeology. More about the MSc Bioarchaeology.

MA Medieval Archaeology

This course allows students from a range of backgrounds to develop their interests in the archaeology of the period from the decline of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. It is one of only a few MA courses on Medieval archaeology offered in the United Kingdom to cover the archaeology of both the British Isles and adjacent countries of northwest Europe and Scandinavia. More on the MA Medieval Archaeology.

MA Mediterranean Archaeology

This course allows students to focus on selected topics related to Mediterranean archaeology in order to deepen their understanding of the field. More details about the MA Mediterranean Archaeology.

MA Roman Archaeology

This course focuses on core aspects of the archaeology of the Roman world, from Britain to the Danube and Greece, Italy and the Mediterranean. More information about the MA Roman Archaeology.

MSc Archaeological Materials

This cross-disciplinary course is taught in partnership with the Department of Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering. The course combines archaeology and science in the investigation of ancient materials and pyrotechnologies. Students who have a largely science-based background, are advised to follow the MSc in Archaeological Materials, which offers more scientific modules and dissertation options. Students who have a largely arts background, are advised to follow the MA in Archaeological Materials. More details about the MSc Archaeological Materials.

MA Archaeological Research

This course is ideal preparation for those wishing to continue to advanced research in archaeology. Compared to other taught masters in the Department, the dissertation forms the larger part of this course and can contribute to subsequent PhD research. Naturally, this course is particularly suitable for those wishing to specialise in an area of staff expertise. More about the MA Archaeological Research.

 

Course structure

The taught masters courses can be completed one year full-time or two years part-time. Taught at a significantly higher level than in an undergraduate degree, the courses provides students with the range of skills necessary to undertake research, and are an ideal programme for those wishing to pursue further studies at doctoral level as suggested by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).