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Cultural Astronomy and Astrology – (M.A.)
University Wales Lampeter
Department of Archaeology and Anthropology| Application Deadline: | any time of the year | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,034 - ≈ € 12,567 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lampeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Wales Lampeter
The MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology (CAA) is taught distance-learning, on-line, and is normally completed in one year full-time or up to five years part-time. There is no residency requirement. Students work from home.
The MA is awarded for the completion of 180 credits (6 taught modules of 20 credits each, plus dissertation of 60 credits). Students completing 60 credits (two compulsory modules and one optional module) may graduate with the Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert). Students completing 120 credits (two compulsory modules and four optional modules) may graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip).
If you wish to study just one or two individual modules, you may enrol as an Occasional Student. Please inquire. If you are a student at another university you may use credit gained at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David towards your existing course of study.
Contents
Compulsory modules (20 credits each) * Introduction to Cultural Astronomy and Astrology
* Research Methods: Ethnography and Fieldwork
Optional Modules (20 credits each) Choose four of the following
* History of Astrology
* New Age and Pagan Cosmologies
* Psychological Perspectives
* Sacred Geography
* Science and Scepticis
* Stellar Religion
* The Medieval Cosmos
Cosmology, Magic and Divination
This module has been validated and will focus on the cultures of the ancient Near East, Hellenistic and early Islamic periods.
Dissertation (60 credits)
Following completion of the taught modules students undertake a research project which results in a 15,000 word essay. They are then eligible for the MA.
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Requirements
A good standard of education and a first degree in a relevant subject is usually required for entry to a Master´s programme.
International students applying for study at postgraduate level will normally be required to show evidence of sufficient command of the English language to be able to follow their course, undertake research and produce writing without major linguistic difficulties. For example, this is usually the Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency Certificate, IELTS minimum score of 6.5, TOEFL minimum score of 575.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
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