MSc Archaeological Practice
Master
In Kirkwall
Description
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Type
Master
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Mode of study
Part-time / Full-time
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Location
Kirkwall (Scotland)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
September
The MSc Archaeological Practice is a world-leading archaeology course which equips you with the tools for work in the real world.
The course combines an emphasis on the key practical skills essential for a career within the archaeological profession with a critical study of the advanced theoretical and methodological concepts underpinning the discipline.
We stress the acquisition of vocational skills through practical experience using as our 'laboratory' the rich archaeological resource of Orkney, home to some of the world's most renowned archaeological monuments.
Core modules will introduce you to the principles, philosophy and theory of cultural heritage management and immerse you in a suite of practical archaeological techniques including: excavation; non-intrusive field archaeology; digital means of exploring and recording archaeological materials; environmental archaeology; and post-excavation analysis.
There is flexibility to pursue an interest in period-based modules which reflect the research specialisms of the Archaeology Institute staff, or you may choose to focus entirely on our professional skills modules.
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About this course
2:2 honours degree or above in archaeology or closely related subject, or equivalent academic or professional qualifications
You may also be considered if you can demonstrate significant professional experience in the field of archaeology
+ Study in the outstanding archaeological landscape of the Orkney Islands
+ Contribute to cutting-edge archaeology research at world-renowned sites including the Ness of Brodgar World Heritage site excavations
+ A three-month placement module offers the opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain valuable fieldwork experience
+ Flexibility is built into the course to match your personal and professional life; you can study individual modules, work towards the PgDip, or develop your expertise to gain a full masters degree
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Subjects
- Archaeology
- Archaeological
- Cultural heritage management
- Practical archaeology
- Death and burial archaeology
- Neolithic
- Vikings
- Norse
- North Atlantic
- Maritime Archaeology
- Digital analysis
- Geophysical Survey
- Iron Age
- Archaeobotany
- Archaeozoology
- Geoarchaeology
- Sustainability
- Excavation
Teachers and trainers (1)
UHI Academic staff in partners
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Course programme
Please see MSc Archaeological Practice (uhi.ac.uk) for the course curriculum.
PgDip
Core modules are:
- Cultural heritage management
- Practical archaeology
You will also choose four option modules which may include:
- Death and burial archaeology
- Vikings and Norse in the North Atlantic
- Neolithic studies
- From Vikings to VE Day: Scottish Medieval and later society
- Iron Age Scotland in the Atlantic World
- Archaeological and geophysical survey
- Maritime archaeological heritage
- Digital analysis
- Sustainability past and present
- Excavation: includes a field school in the summer at a site location off-campus
- Art and archaeology: contemporary theory and practice
- Geoarchaeology of the North Atlantic
- Archaeobotany to archaeozoology
MSc
To achieve the award of MSc Archaeological Practice you must complete a 60 credit professional placement or dissertation.
Additional information
https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/msc-archaeological-practice/
MSc Archaeological Practice