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Bioarchaeology – (M.Sc.)
University of York
Department of Archaeology
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,532 - ≈ € 15,233 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
This MSc is designed for those with a background in archaeology who are interested in inquiring into the range of biological evidence that can be used to understand the past. It is not a course in Human Osteology. Rather it explores the application of biological approaches (especially botany, invertebrate zoology, ecology and biomolecular studies) to archaeological problems.
This programme provides a basis for further study in bioarchaeology, zooarchaeology or field archaeology, by considering the ways in which biological remains from archaeological sites can be used to understand human activity and paleoecology and is designed so that it can be taken as a part-time course.
York probably has one of the few dense concentrations of working bioarchaeologists in the UK, and has a long history of exploiting and investigating the rich archaeological remains in York. For the period 2007-2012, the 75ha excavation at Hungate, run by York Archaeological Trust, offers a local opportunity to be involved in a large-scale, long-term excavation in the city.
Contents
Over the autumn and spring terms you will take:
* two core 20 credit modules
* two option 20 credit modules
* four 5 credit skills modules
In the summer you will carry out research for your dissertation and give an Assessed Lecture on your dissertation topic.
Core modules * The archaeology of human bone
* Ancient biomolecules
Recommended option modules * Bones: matters of life and death
* The context and practice of gathering field archaeology data
* Bones: from data to interpretation
* Analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of field archaeology data
Recommended skills modules * Human bone practical skills I
* Human bone practical skills II
* Introduction to biomolecules, invertebrates and plants
* Zooarchaeology: exploring the assemblage
* Zooarchaeology: anatomy and identification
* Topographical survey
* Artefacts
* Geophysical survey
* Geoarchaeology
Whilst we endeavour to give everyone their first choice on modules, please note that this cannot always be guaranteed. Please be aware that certain skills modules are required by particular programmes, and so may be more over-subscribed than others. Please see the Full modules list for scheduling information on option and skills modules, as some run concurrently.
Example of Previous Dissertations * Low collagen bone from Herculaneum, an integrated isotopic and proteomic analysis
* Early Christian diets in a Pictish Monastery
* Studying wolverine populations using ancient DNA
* Investigating population replacement at the transition to agriculture through ancient DNA analysis
* Using Transmission Electron Microscopy to reveal evidence of early cooking
* A novel method for estimating age at death
* The application of ZooMS to the identification of archaeological fish remains
* Iodine as a tracer of marine diet in enamel
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Requirements
A good honours degree (upper second or first) or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution in archaeology, anthropology, biology or related fields, or, in the case of mature students who might not have conventional qualifications, appropriate relevant experience.
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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