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Landscape Archaeology – (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
This Landscape archaeology programme will be taught by several members of staff who are all involved in landscape projects: Kevin Walsh, Mark Edmonds, Jon Finch and Nicky Milner.
The course is designed to integrate the recording, interpretation, appreciation and conservation of archaeological landscapes in all their diversity.
In particular, the course will provide:
* A broad foundation in the recognition, recording, interpretation and conservation of archaeological 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 archaeological landscapes from a regional and European perspective.
* An introduction to a range of landscapes and their histories from the Mesolithic through to the Roman Period.
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 prehistoric landscape
Recommended option modules
* Cultural heritage management 1: concepts, principles and practice
* The context and practice of gathering field archaeology data
* Mesolithic theory and interpretation
* Coastal landscapes
* Analysis and visualisation
* Coastal settlement and economy
* Analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of field archaeology data
* Medieval settlement and communities
* Mesolithic lifeways
Recommended skills modules
* Narrating our pasts
* Topographical survey
* Artefacts
* Geophysical survey
* Geoarchaeology
* Geographical information systems (GIS)
* Virtual reality modelling
* Perspectives in landscape research
* Archaeological theory and interpretation
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 landscapes.
* We normally interview applicants interview before making an offer.
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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