Environmental Archaeology and Palaeoeconomy MSc

Master

In Sheffield

£ 8,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You will learn how reconstruct environments and economies in order to understand them – a critical skill for a career in research. Your dissertation gives you the opportunity to specialise in a particular area.

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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This centre's achievements

2018

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Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • Ancient Economy
  • Ancient Environments
  • Archaeobotany
  • Archaeozoology
  • Zooarchaeology
  • Advanced Archaeobotany
  • Economy
  • Environments
  • Environmental Archaeology

Course programme

Modules

Core modules
  • Rethinking the Ancient Economy
  • Investigating Ancient Environments
  • Archaeobotany
  • Archaeozoology
  • Dissertation
Optional modules

Choose from a range of optional modules. These might include:

  • Advanced Zooarchaeology
  • Advanced Archaeobotany
Teaching

You 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.

Additional information

Overseas Fee  (2018 annual fee) : £19,950

Environmental Archaeology and Palaeoeconomy MSc

£ 8,000 VAT inc.