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Archaeological Research – (M.Sc.)
University of York
Department of Archaeology
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,605 - ≈ € 14,138 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
The MA/MSc in Archaeological Research degree programmes are designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for research in any aspect of archaeology within the Department's areas of interest.
The programmes can act as a preliminary training year if you intend to proceed to doctoral studies, and will appeal especially if your chosen field requires specific or concentrated teaching unavailable through other taught Master courses.
The degree is also suitable if you can spend only one year in postgraduate research, for example you are already employed within the profession and wish to enhance your academic qualifications in a specific area.
When you complete the course, you will:
* have advanced their level of competence in the aims and methods of archaeology and/or (for the MSc in Archaeological Research) of archaeological science
* acquired the foundations of knowledge necessary to pursue research in their chosen field
* developed an understanding of: the affect of differing theoretical approaches in archaeology on their research project; (for the MSc in Archaeological Research) how hypothesis-based scientific approaches can be applied in archaeology; research design and process
* have developed their skills in planning, designing, undertaking and documenting a piece of independent research
* have developed their competence in practical and/or linguistic skills appropriate to their chosen field
* have acquired appropriate skills in advanced academic communication, including both writing and bibliographic referencing, and professional oral presentation
Contents
Over the autumn and spring terms you will take:
* four core 20 credit modules from the list below
In the summer you will carry out research for your dissertation and give an Assessed Lecture on your dissertation topic.
MA in Archaeological Research
Students studying for the MA should also choose:
* two research skills modules (5 credits each) (one in each of both autumn and spring terms for 4 weeks each, or both in the same term if necessary)
* a Language module (10 credits): EITHER a modern language taught by the Language Teaching Centre, Language for All programme, weekly throughout the Autumn, Spring and first half of the Summer Term (levels 1-5 are available in a range of modern languages, including, for example, French, German, Italian) OR Medieval Latin, or Old English, or Old Norse, taught by the Centre for Medieval Studies weekly throughout the Autumn and Spring Terms.
MSc in Archaeological Research
Students studying for the MSc should also choose:
* four research skills modules (5 credits each) (two in each of both autumn and spring terms for 4 weeks each).
Core modules
* Bones: matters of life and death
* Bioarchaeology, ecofacts and figures
* Becoming human: evolving minds and societies
* Digital publication and web technologies
* Cultural heritage management 1: concepts, principles and practice
* Analysing historic buildings
* Philosophical approaches to conservation
* The context and practice of gathering field archaeology data
* Concepts of landscape
* Issues in historical archaeology 1
* The Vikings
* Mesolithic theory and interpretation
* Coastal landscapes
* Cultural heritage management 2: museums, audiences and interpretation
* Interpreting historic buildings
* Conservation solutions
* Analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of field archaeology data
* Themes in the historic landscape
* Issues in historical archaeology 2
* Medieval settlement and communities
* Themes in the prehistoric landscape
* Mesolithic lifeways
* Hunting and gathering societies
* Coastal settlement and economy
* Bones: from data to interpretation
* Bioarchaeology data analysis: not just digging up plants and animals
* Analysis and visualisation
* Qualitative methods
Research skills modules
* MA students: choose two from the following two lists of modules (one in each of both the autumn and spring terms for 4 weeks each, or both in the same term if necessary)
* MSc students: choose four from the following two lists of modules (two in each of both the autumn and spring terms for 4 weeks each)
* Zooarchaeology: anatomy and identification
* Topographical survey
* Artefacts
* Introduction to biomolecules, invertebrates and plants
* Geophysical survey
* Geoarchaeology
* Zooarchaeology: exploring the assemblage
* Human bone 2
* Narrating our pasts
* Lime and stone
* Buildings survey
* Legislation and policy
* Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
* Vernacular buildings
* Virtual reality modelling
* Issues in cultural heritage conservation
* Working on the web
* Database design and implementation
* Perspectives in landscape research
We will try to give you your first choice of modules, but we can't guarantee it: some modules are compulsory for certain Masters programmes and they may be over-subscribed.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have a good honours degree in Archaeology or an appropriate related subject, and are expected to provide an outline of their proposed research topic. It is advisable to have informal discussions with staff of the Department before submitting the official application form. Those intending to apply for an award from AHRB, NERC, etc should make sure that their application form to the university is submitted no later than February in order that sufficient time is available for processing the entry application and completing the grant applications.
English Language Requirements
The University's absolute minimum English language requirements are:
* IELTS: 6.0 (in the 'Academic' test)
* IELTS 6.5 with at least 6 in Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL: paper-based 550/ computer-based (CBT): 213/ internet-based (iBT): 79
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: A, B, C
* Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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