Archaeological Information Systems – (M.Sc.)

The MSc in Archaeological Information Systems is designed for people who have a basic grounding in computer literacy and an interest in archaeology and heritage, and who wish to follow vocational training in archaeological information systems.

Whilst providing a broad background to the subject, there is the possibility through the placement and dissertation to specialise in a technique or type of approach that is of particular appeal and to gain valuable practical experience.

When you complete the course, you will:

* have examined how computers have been applied in archaeology and the impact of their use on the development of the discipline
* understand the concept of the Internet and locate and use relevant information on it and create materials to add to it
* have the skills to evaluate critically the claims made for different computer applications and select the correct application for a given problem
* have an understanding of authoring tools and be able to create an electronic text
* have an understanding of database design and be able to design and implement a simple relational database
* have an understanding of CAD and GIS and be able to create effective applications in each
* have an awareness of principles of digital archiving, resource discovery and metadata

Many of our graduates go onto careers in archaeological computing, working in contract units, county-based Historic Environment Records, or founding their own consultancy businesses. Some apply their computing skills in a more mainstream archaeological work, in museums, or in the wider world. Some pursue further research at doctoral level.