Archaeological Sciences PG Diploma
Postgraduate
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Bradford
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is designed to give graduates a systematic training in the application of modern scientific methods in archaeology. It provides the necessary practical, analytical and interpretative skills to apply a wide range of specialist approaches in archaeology.
It aims to prepare students not only for research in archaeological science, but also to further career prospects in all areas of mainstream archaeology.
Students normally follow one of three pathways.
Environmental Archaeology focuses on subsistence and health through studies of animal bones, plant remains and biomarkers in human and non-human hard tissue. It also introduces environmental issues which impact on human beings, including environmental change.
Landscape Archaeology focuses on understanding and interpreting landscapes in the past using scientific methods.
Biomolecular Archaeology allows students to specialise in the use of biomolecular methods to study both human remains and artefacts.
The pathways are intended to guide students through appropriate modules; they are indicative rather than prescriptive and students may choose to take the optional modules offered in any combination, subject to timetabling.
Find out more about the School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences.
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Subjects
- Archaeology
- X-Ray Diffraction
- Modern scientific methods
- Research in archaeological science
- Environmental Archaeology
- Landscape Archaeology
- Biomolecular Archaeology
- Vibrational Spectroscopy
- Mass Spectrometry
- Electron Microscopy
- Forensic Taphonomy
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
This programme prepares students not only for research in archaeological science, but also to further career prospects in all areas of mainstream archaeology.
The programme is normally offered on a full-time basis but a part-time route is feasible as well. Individual modules are available to candidates wishing to enhance their specialist knowledge in a particular area.
Modules: (C) = Core, (O) = Option
Semester 1 (60 Credits - 3 x (C) Modules and 30 Credits from the (O) Modules listed):
- Quantitative Methods (10 Credits) (C)
- Analytical Methods 1* (10 Credits) (C)
- The Nature of Matter 1 (10 Credits) (C)
- Analysis of Human Remains (20 Credits) (O)
- GIS: Theory and Practice (10 Credits) (O)
- Archaeozoology (10 Credits) (O)
- Introduction to Forensic Archaeology (20 Credits) (O)
Semester 2 (60 Credits - 4 x (C) Modules and 20 Credits from the (O) Modules listed):
- Analytical Methods 2* (10 Credits) (C)
- Research Skills (10 Credits) (C)
- Techniques and Interpretation in Instrumental Analysis (10 Credits) (C)
- Topics in Archaeometry (10 Credits) (C)
- Forensic Taphonomy (20 Credits) (O)
- Funerary Archaeology (10 Credits) (O)
- Past Environments (20 Credits) (O)
- Site Evaluation Strategies (20 Credits) (O)
- Soils and Chemical Prospection (10 Credits) (O)
* Students must take at least 20 credits from Analytical Methods 1 and 2. These comprise a wide choice of 10 credit modules run as short courses are shared with the MSc Analytical Sciences. These modules are run as short courses.
Semester 1:
- X-Ray Diffraction
- Separation Science
- Vibrational Spectroscopy
Semester 2:
- Mass Spectrometry
- Stable Light Isotope Analysis
- Electron Microscopy
Archaeological Sciences PG Diploma