Historical Archaeology of the Modern World (AD1500-2010)

MA in Historical Archaeology of the Modern World (AD1500-2010)

Mode: part-time

This programme offers you an intensive and interdisciplinary introduction to historical archaeology - the archaeology of the most recent past - from the 15th century to the present day. It includes a full introduction to European, North American and Australasian traditions of historical archaeology, as well as historical archaeologies elsewhere in the world.

One of the main strengths of this taught programme is that it draws upon a wide range of specialists of national and international standing from other Universities and professional organisations, who will teach the components of each unit. We feel that this allows you to experience and appreciate the diversity of contemporary historical archaeology, and to meet key academics and professionals in the field.

Programme Structure

You must obtain 180 credit points, of which 120 are from five mandatory taught units, and 60 from a dissertation. All units are assessed by means of coursework comprising essays, students' presentations and a dissertation of about 15,000 words. There are no examinations.

Taught Units (from October to May)

• Unit 1:Unit 1: Materialities
• Unit 2: Introduction to Historical Archaeology of the Modern World
• Unit 3: Historical Landscapes
• Unit 4: Material Culture
• Unit 5: Standing Buildings Archaeology

Dissertation
This is submitted in September for full time students (end of October of second year for part time students).