Archaeology of the Transmanche Region – (M.A.)

The MA in Archaeology introduces you to the archaeology of selected periods and regions, through a distinctive and unique programme that relates this to wider spheres of evidence and understanding in archaeology. It provides you with a robust grounding in theories, methods and approaches within contemporary archaeology (covering, for instance, phenomenology and materiality) through a core taught module. You can then specialise in selected periods and regions through a range of taught and directed study modules.

The programme aims to engage you directly with first-hand archaeological evidence, exploring areas such as the relationship of sites to their wider landscape and cultural setting, processes of continuity and change within the archaeological record, and the interpretation of material culture. The teaching is geared towards students' interest and career needs where possible.

The MA in the Archaeology of the Transmanche is similar to the above programme, but has a regional focus on the rich archaeological record of southeast England and the near continent, especially through the first millennia BC and AD. There are many similarities between the two regions: in Iron Age coins, burial patterns, conquest and absorption by Rome, and the great ‘Saxon shore' forts. Equally, there are profound differences. Much of the archaeology is newly discovered; the remains are widespread and offer great potential for study.

Both programmes include day and longer visits to view sites and material, to undertake practical work, and to attend seminars and lectures at partner institutions such as the other universities in the Transmanche partnership, the Flemish Heritage Institute, University of Ghent and the Institut National de Recherches Archéologiques Préventives.