Archaeology Courses

...This MA offers a tailor-made programme of study designed as a preparation for an MPhil or PhD research project. Students develop a detailed understanding of archaeological data and its interpretation to serve as a basis for independent research, and the ability to develop original research... Learn about: Archaeology Research, Research methods, Planned MPhil...

...This course offers the opportunity to explore the ways in which material culture and art are studied. You will explore the theory, methods and practice of archaeology and a range of archaeological periods and themes, while at the same time, fully examining aspects of Western art history and theory... Learn about: Art History...

...This course is designed to allow students to further their undergraduate interest in archaeology or a related subject, and to develop the skills and knowledge needed if they decided to undertake further research into the past. The modular degree scheme includes a choice of specialist modules... Learn about: Skills and Training, Medieval Celtic Churches, Initiating a Research Project...

...We combine environmental archaeology with the study of past economies to advance our understanding of the relationship between people and nature. Teaching is via practical lab-based classes as well as lectures and seminars covering current theoretical debates... Learn about: Environmental Archaeology, Ancient Environments, Advanced Archaeobotany...

...culminates in a dissertation of 15,000 words (90 credits). Teaching and learning The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures... Learn about: Archaeology Presentation Skills, Conservation Processess, Archaeology and Education...

...The BA in Archaeology and Religious Studies aims to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the material evidence for a wide range... Learn about: Skills and Training, Religious Studies...

...Combining the study of current geographical issues such as climate change and global sustainability with a grounding in archaeology, this course provides opportunities to investigate the relationship between human societies and their physical and social environments over time. You will develop...

...The past has many dimensions and there are many routes to it. Archaeology, which deals with material evidence, artefacts, monuments and buildings, is one avenue, while history, traditionally derived from written sources, is another. They are complementary and both are relevant to our past together... Learn about: Birth of Modern Europe, History with Archaeology, History and Heritage modules...

...The Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology MSc, run jointly by the Institute of Archaeology and UCL Anthropology, brings together the expertise of the two departments to provide graduate students with an integrated training in the biological and archaeological aspects of human evolutionary... Learn about: Human Evolution, Artefact analysis, Archaeology MSc...

...The Joint Honours degree in English Literature and Archaeology provides you with the opportunity of specialising in two university honours subjects. Many students find joint honours both stimulating and rewarding as they observe both similarities and differences in the two subjects. WBQ... Learn about: Skills and Training...

...This course will provide you with detailed insights into ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe and the Mediterranean. You'll discover why archaeology is vital to our understanding these civilisations and their legacies...

... of the past? Do you have an urge to explore and investigate material remains? Do you want the chance to get hands-on with history? We thought so… Throughout the course, you will have the chance to study material from prehistory through to Roman and Medieval times as well as exploring contemporary archaeology...

...Forensic archaeology is the application of archaeological skills to the location and recovery of human remains and forensic evidence. Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for the medico-legal purpose of establishing identity. Our MSc Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology... Learn about: Human identification, Forensic Taphonomy, Forensic Human Osteology...

...This course emphasises both the common ground between ancient history and archaeology and the different approaches of the two disciplines. It is suited to those who wish to approach an understanding of the ancient world through both the material, and the textual evidence. Study of Greek or Latin... Learn about: Ms Word, Ancient History...

...The Distance Learning (DL) PhD is offered, according to subject-area, in Archaeology or in Conservation Studies and aims to let you obtain a doctorate when you need more flexible residence requirements than those allowed by our conventional PhD degree. DL learning outcomes are the same as those...

...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... Learn about: Cultural heritage management, Maritime Archaeology, North Atlantic...

...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... Learn about: Ms Word...

...This course offers the opportunity to combine a broad engagement with classical culture and society with learning archaeological skills and techniques, to enable first-hand study of material culture. Study of Greek or Latin is not required but may be taken as part of the course. Year one Two... Learn about: Ancient History, Ms Word...

... Gallery. Th 9:25am-11:15am ARCG 559b / ANTH 559b, Introduction to Experimental Archaeology   Roderick McIntosh and Ellery Frahm Experimental archaeology...

...This course introduces the archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome. We will explore how archaeologists have uncovered and reconstructed sites including palaces, temples and peoples' homes. We will also take a look at some of the fascinating objects and artworks from these ancient civilisations...