MA Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of York |TopUniversities

MA Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology

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

On Campus

Interweaving practical and theoretical approaches to material culture, this course explores ethnoarchaeological and experimental archaeological approaches to objects, alongside functional analyses of a broad range of artefact types. You will discover the theories underpinning our understanding of the material world while developing invaluable practical skills: from designing and executing your own experimental archaeology project, the analysis of microscopic wear and residue traces, working with objects from excavations and museum collections, to making a short documentary film for the heritage sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Interweaving practical and theoretical approaches to material culture, this course explores ethnoarchaeological and experimental archaeological approaches to objects, alongside functional analyses of a broad range of artefact types. You will discover the theories underpinning our understanding of the material world while developing invaluable practical skills: from designing and executing your own experimental archaeology project, the analysis of microscopic wear and residue traces, working with objects from excavations and museum collections, to making a short documentary film for the heritage sector.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
176+
61+
87+

A good honours degree (upper second or first class) in archaeology, anthropology or a related field (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution). Alternative qualifications, and professional experience will also be considered.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,040 GBP
International
18,240 GBP

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