Archaeological Science

Bachelor's degree

In Oxford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Oxford

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    Different dates available

The MSt in Archaeological Science is designed to give a broad but detailed grounding in the theory as well as practical experience in the major applications of science in archaeology, particularly for archaeologists who intend to pursue a career in archaeological project management or become policy makers in this area.The MSt in Archaeological Science is based on the research strengths of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology. The MSt consists of three taught elements taught over two nine-week terms, comprising materials analysis and the study of technological change, molecular bioarchaeology, and principles and practice of scientific dating, plus a 5,000-word report on a practical project chosen in consultation with the supervisor. The pre-set essay(s) and practical project provide opportunity for specialisation within these areas.

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Oxford (Oxfordshire)
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Wellington Square, OX1 2JD

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Course programme

Most students study all three archaeological science options, but it is possible to replace one of these with an option from the Master's in Archaeology or the Master's in Classical Archaeology run by the department. Students can also supplement the course by attending teaching in another course in preparation for the extended essay. One option which provides very useful supplementary skills is the Practical Archaeobotany option from the MSt in Archaeology.


  • DPhil in Archaeological Science
  • MSc in Archaeological Science
  • MSt in Archaeology
  • MPhil in Archaeology
  • DPhil in Archaeology
  • MSt in Classical Archaeology
  • MPhil in Classical Archaeology
  • DPhil in Classical Archaeology

Each option has a co-ordinator who will be responsible for arranging your option teaching, while the course director has overall responsibility for your progress, and you will have a supervisor for your individual practical project.


Teaching is through a combination of lectures, classes and laboratory sessions requiring regular written work, and is supplemented by a range of graduate seminars. The course benefits from the small size of the cohort (usually about eight, including both MSt and MSc), allowing many opportunities for student participation. Class presentations are also required, providing valuable experience and the opportunity for feedback from your peers.


The archaeological science options are assessed in early May by written examination, plus either a 10,000-word extended essay or two 5,000-word pre-set essays. Options taken from other master's degrees in archaeology are examined by a pair of 5,000-word pre-set essays, and the remaining options in archaeological science require only one 5,000-word pre-set essay. The practical project is of approximately six weeks duration, over May and June, culminating in a 5,000-word report.

Archaeological Science

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