MA Funerary Archaeology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of York |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,240 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This course will enable you to use the latest techniques and equipment to build key, practical knowledge and explore the varied archaeological and methodological approaches to funerary archaeology. You'll have the chance to develop your skills in a range of different methods and techniques, but all centred on learning how to investigate death and burial in the past. The flexible nature of the course enables you to pursue your own particular period or methodological interests by selecting modules that appeal to your research interests. You'll work alongside internationally renowned specialists and gain 'hands on' experience in the analysis of human remains. You'll have the opportunity to learn through field trips to local museums and relevant sites such as the prehistoric monuments in the Yorkshire Wolds.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

This course will enable you to use the latest techniques and equipment to build key, practical knowledge and explore the varied archaeological and methodological approaches to funerary archaeology. You'll have the chance to develop your skills in a range of different methods and techniques, but all centred on learning how to investigate death and burial in the past. The flexible nature of the course enables you to pursue your own particular period or methodological interests by selecting modules that appeal to your research interests. You'll work alongside internationally renowned specialists and gain 'hands on' experience in the analysis of human remains. You'll have the opportunity to learn through field trips to local museums and relevant sites such as the prehistoric monuments in the Yorkshire Wolds.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
176+
61+
87+
120+

A good honours degree (upper second or first class) or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution in archaeology, anthropology or a related field.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,040 GBP
International
18,240 GBP

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