Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) (MSc)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our MSc Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) is designed specifically as training for the 1+3 funded PhD studentships in the ESRC Doctoral Training Programme. This specialist Master's degree provides you with the advanced conceptual, theoretical and practical skills to undertake archaeological research, from prehistory to the middle ages, and over considerable geographical breadth. The inclusion of the compulsory module in Quantitative Social Research provides you with the statistical skills needed for doctoral research.
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About this course
Graduates can pursue careers in research and archiving, museums and galleries, education, or journalism. Possible professions include researcher, archivist, or journalist. This degree will also provide graduates with the skills to undertake archaeological research at PhD level as well as professionally and independently. It may also be useful in becoming a higher education lecturer, museum education officer, or Civil Service administrator.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a humanities or social-sciences subject and references.
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
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Subjects
- Humanities
- Archaeology
- Quantitative Social Research
- Concepts in Archaeology
- Buried Humanities
- Fieldschool
- Frameworks for Archaeology
- Curatorial Archaeology in England
- Classical antiquities
- Museums
Course programme
You take two compulsory modules, including either Introductory or Intermediate Quantitative Social Research (ESRC DTP students must take Intermediate Quantitative Social Research), choose two option modules, and research and write a dissertation.
COMPULSORY MODULES- Intermediate Quantitative Social Research
- Introduction to Quantitative Social Research
- Themes and Concepts in Archaeology
- Fieldschool: Buried Humanities
- Frameworks for Archaeology: Curatorial Archaeology in England
- From temples to museums: post-classical encounters with classical antiquities
- Material Worlds
- The City of Rome: Ancient to Medieval
- Research Dissertation
Additional information
One year full-time or two years part-time
FEES
Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) (MSc)