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Historic Landscape Studies – (M.A.)
University of York
Department of Archaeology
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 15,305 (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 interpretation, conservation and management of historic landscapes is one of the most exciting and fascinating areas of contemporary archaeological endeavour. To achieve a truly integrated understanding of these complex landscapes requires a variety of skills drawn from across a range of disciplines. This innovative course brings together experts in field archaeology, environmental archaeology, agrarian landscapes and parks and gardens to provide a comprehensive course that addresses the themes and issues encountered by academics, conservationists and professional archaeologists attempting to undertake the recording, interpretation and conservation of these landscapes.
Purpose
The course is designed to integrate the recording, interpretation, appreciation and conservation of historic landscapes in all their diversity. In particular, the course will provide:
* A broad foundation in the recognition, recording, interpretation and conservation of historic landscapes.
* Applied experience in data acquisition and analysis of resources through a wide range of methodologies and techniques including aerial photography, topographical survey and cartographic analysis.
* A critical review of interpretative and theoretical approaches to historic landscapes from a regional to a world-wide perspective.
* An introduction to the evaluation and the conservation of designed and vernacular landscapes.
* Involvement in a wide range of research and conservation initiatives beyond the Department through links with the Environmental Archaeology Unit, Yorkshire Country Houses Project, English Heritage and other organisations.
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
* Concepts of landscape
* Themes in the historic landscape
Recommended option modules
* Analysing historic buildings
* Issues in historical archaeology 1
* Interpreting historic buildings
* Issues in historical archaeology 2
* Medieval settlement and communities
Recommended skills modules
* Narrating our pasts
* Topographical survey
* Buildings survey
* Geophysical survey
* Geoarchaeology
* Geographical information systems (GIS) (GIS)
* Vernacular buildings
* Perspectives in landscape research
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.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* A good honours degree (upper second or first) or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution in archaeology or a related field.
* Non-graduate applications will be considered from those with three years practical experience related to the conservation or management of historic landscapes.
* We normally interview applicants before making an offer.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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