Archaeological Science (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

27,950 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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. 


Archaeology at Cardiff has flourished for over 100 years, and our distinguished research seminar series provides further opportunities to engage with the latest national and international research developments, staff and students.


Pursuing your studies in our suite of purpose-built laboratories, furnished with bioarchaeology and bioanalytical facilities and comprehensive reference collections, you’ll have access to a wealth of specialist equipment. In-house resources encompass extensive skeletal reference collections, biomolecular preparation facilities, scanning electron microscopy, fourier transform infrared, raman spectroscopy and x-ray facilities. Alongside sample preparation equipment and a bespoke photography suite, we offer specialist visualisation technologies from digital microscopy and GIS to digital illustration as well as access to laboratories for aDNA and isotope analysis. 


Our ground-breaking projects involving MSc students regularly feature rewarding collaborations with partners including Cadw, Historic England, Amgueddfa Cymru-Museum Wales and the National Trust, amongst a wide range of national and international collaborators.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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. 


Archaeology at Cardiff has flourished for over 100 years, and our distinguished research seminar series provides further opportunities to engage with the latest national and international research developments, staff and students.


Pursuing your studies in our suite of purpose-built laboratories, furnished with bioarchaeology and bioanalytical facilities and comprehensive reference collections, you’ll have access to a wealth of specialist equipment. In-house resources encompass extensive skeletal reference collections, biomolecular preparation facilities, scanning electron microscopy, fourier transform infrared, raman spectroscopy and x-ray facilities. Alongside sample preparation equipment and a bespoke photography suite, we offer specialist visualisation technologies from digital microscopy and GIS to digital illustration as well as access to laboratories for aDNA and isotope analysis. 


Our ground-breaking projects involving MSc students regularly feature rewarding collaborations with partners including Cadw, Historic England, Amgueddfa Cymru-Museum Wales and the National Trust, amongst a wide range of national and international collaborators.

Admission Requirements

2.7+
6.5+

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:


  1. 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.
  2. 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.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,200 GBP
International
27,950 GBP

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