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Mesolithic Studies – (M.Sc.)
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 Mesolithic has traditionally been considered dull and impoverished- a hiatus period between the more dynamic Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods. But this perception is now changing and recent research is demonstrating that there is much to learn about hunter gatherer lifeways at this time.
At York, we have a vibrant research group working in Mesolithic research. This includes Dr Nicky Milner, Professor Geoff Bailey, Dr Penny Spikins on the lecturing staff, Caroline Wickham-Jones as a Honorary Fellow and Dr Karen Hardy as a Marie Curie Research Fellow, as well as Masters and PhD students. We have a Mesolithic discussion group and also bring in visiting speakers.
There are a number of Mesolithic research projects running at the moment, including excavations at Star Carr and the Vale of Pickering (which will be featured in a Ch4 Time Team documentary this spring), Coastal shell middens in Europe (some of the research is featured in BBC Ray Mears: Wild Food this spring) and Howick, "Britain's oldest house", which was featured on BBC Meet the Ancestors.
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
* Mesolithic theory and interpretation
* Mesolithic lifeways
Recommended option modules
* Bones: matters of life and death
* The archaeology of human bones
* Becoming human: evolving minds and societies
* The context and practice of gathering field archaeology data
* Concepts of landscape
* Digital publication and web technologies
* Coastal landscapes
* Bones: from data to interpretation
* Ancient biomolecules
* Coastal settlement and economy
* Analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of field archaeology data
* Themes in the prehistoric landscape
* Hunting and gathering societies
* Analysis and visualisation
Recommended skills modules
* Narrating our pasts
* Topographical survey
* Working on the web
* Zooarchaeology: anatomy and identification
* Artefacts
* Database design and implementation
* Geophysical survey
* Human bone 1
* Geoarchaeology
* Geographical information systems (GIS)
* Zooarchaeology: exploring the assemblage
* Virtual reality modelling
* Human bone 2
* Virtual reality modelling
* 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.
Field trips
A "hands on" session is usually organised during the programme- in previous years we have visited the beach to collect flint and done some knapping, and last year we made arrows from scratch under the supervision of James from the Native Awareness School. A fieldtrip may also be arranged and if we are digging you might get the opportunity to work on the project.
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, 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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