Archaeology MA
Master
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
On this course you choose roughly half the modules. And the list of options is extensive. With our help, you can design a degree that reflects your interests and your ambitions. You’re free to specialise in a particular area if you want to, or develop a broader understanding of the discipline.
You choose whether to go on a fieldwork placement over the summer or complete a dissertation.
We believe archaeology is crucial to understanding the present: the relationship between humans and the environment, the problems we face, and their potential solutions. Our research-led teaching reflects this. If you’re looking for a masters that understands how archaeologists engage with contemporary society, this is it.
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About this course
Usually a minimum 2:1 honours degree in an arts, humanities or science subject. But your interest in and understanding of archaeology is more important than what you studied at undergraduate level.
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Subjects
- Archaeology
- Teaching
- Design
- Reinventing
- Execution
- Research Design
- Planning
- Archaeology MA
- Arts and Humanities
- Environment
Course programme
Core modules
- Reinventing Archaeology
- Research Design: Planning, Execution and Presentation
- Dissertation or Work Placement
Choose modules to the value of 75 credits from those specified. The majority of our modules are 15 credits.
TeachingYou can expect a balanced timetable of lectures, seminars and practicals. You’ll have access to specialist labs and world-class reference collections. Many of our masters courses include a fieldwork or project-based component.
We integrate humanities and science-based approaches to nurture a deeper understanding. You’ll have the opportunity to explore different viewpoints and make up your own mind about their strengths and weaknesses.
We’ll help you to develop your critical thinking as well as your practical skills. What we ask of you, as a member of our lively academic community, is that you challenge, question, and explore.
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Archaeology MA