Bioarchaeology MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Sheffield |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

29,030 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

ArchaeologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This flexible MSc course is designed for students who are passionate about bioarchaeology, allowing you to tailor your studies to the topics you’re most interested in across environmental archaeology, human osteology, and paleoanthropology.

Practical lab work will form a large part of your learning. Through your research training, you’ll get hands-on with a range of bioarchaeological materials including human remains, animal bones, and environmental samples. At Sheffield, we have a vast collection of archaeological specimens that you’ll use as you develop your research skills in the identification, analysis and interpretation of remains.

You’ll get the chance to complete fieldwork during your MSc too, including an optional field trip to dig at the extraordinary Creswell Crags site.

Your practical work will be complemented by lectures, introducing you to cultural arguments around how such organic materials can enhance our understanding of human societies, both past and present.

Through your core modules you'll gain scientific knowledge and take part in skills training. You'll also have the chance to shape your studies and tailor your course to your interests by choosing from a range of bioarchaeological modules tied to zoology, botany, evolution, landscapes and ecosystems.

The biggest part of your course is the independent research project (dissertation). Here you’ll spend three months researching an area of bioarchaeology that matches your future career aspirations, under the supervision of an expert in the field.

The staff that teach on this course bridge the gap between sciences and humanities, giving you the opportunity to learn about these two integrated approaches to this fascinating subject.

If you have a passion for archaeology, whether your background stems from arts, humanities, or science, we’ll help you to deepen your specialist knowledge, ready for an exciting career.

Program overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This flexible MSc course is designed for students who are passionate about bioarchaeology, allowing you to tailor your studies to the topics you’re most interested in across environmental archaeology, human osteology, and paleoanthropology.

Practical lab work will form a large part of your learning. Through your research training, you’ll get hands-on with a range of bioarchaeological materials including human remains, animal bones, and environmental samples. At Sheffield, we have a vast collection of archaeological specimens that you’ll use as you develop your research skills in the identification, analysis and interpretation of remains.

You’ll get the chance to complete fieldwork during your MSc too, including an optional field trip to dig at the extraordinary Creswell Crags site.

Your practical work will be complemented by lectures, introducing you to cultural arguments around how such organic materials can enhance our understanding of human societies, both past and present.

Through your core modules you'll gain scientific knowledge and take part in skills training. You'll also have the chance to shape your studies and tailor your course to your interests by choosing from a range of bioarchaeological modules tied to zoology, botany, evolution, landscapes and ecosystems.

The biggest part of your course is the independent research project (dissertation). Here you’ll spend three months researching an area of bioarchaeology that matches your future career aspirations, under the supervision of an expert in the field.

The staff that teach on this course bridge the gap between sciences and humanities, giving you the opportunity to learn about these two integrated approaches to this fascinating subject.

If you have a passion for archaeology, whether your background stems from arts, humanities, or science, we’ll help you to deepen your specialist knowledge, ready for an exciting career.

Admission Requirements

61+
176+
88+
6.5+
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,810 GBP
International
29,030 GBP

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