Archaeology and Heritage of Asia MA

The aim of this programme is to develop a comparative appreciation of the cultural histories and heritage of Asia, moving chronologically from early human history, through movements towards the Neolithic, and the rise of cities and states, to the present day. It looks at current debates around conservation ethics, reconstruction and authenticity of archaeological remains.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of three core modules (45 credits), three optional modules (45 credits) and a dissertation/report (90 credits).

All students are required to take the following:

• Themes, Thought and Theory in World Archaeology: Foundations
• Archaeologies of Asia
• Archaeological Heritage Management in Asia

Students take three further optional modules to the value of 45 credits.

• Archaeology and Education
• Archaeology of Buddhism
• Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East: A Comparative Approach
• Critical Perspectives on Cultural Heritage
• Cultural Memory
• Managing Archaeological Sites
• Managing Museums
• Public Archaeology
• Social Complexity in Early China: from the Neolithic to the Early Empire

Please note not all modules are available every year.

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 15,000 words

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars. Assessment is through essays, PowerPoint presentations, supervised independent research project and dissertation, and an oral viva towards the end of the degree.