Public Archaeology MA

Students are introduced to the range of areas in which archaeology has relevance to the wider world, and develop an understanding of how archaeology is communicated, used (and misused) in the public arena. The flexible programme structure allows students to design a theoretically based or practically based degree depending on each individual's interests and needs.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of a core module (30 credits), optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (90 credits).

Students are required to take the following module:

• Public Archaeology

You are then able to choose further optional modules to the value of 60 credits. At least one of these must be taken from the list below of modules recommended for this degree programme.

• Antiquities and the Law
• Applied Heritage Management
• Archaeologies of Modern Conflict
• Archaeologies of the Modern World
• Archaeology and Education
• British and European Prehistory: Neolithic to Iron Age
• Cultural Heritage, Globalisation and Development
• Comparative Archaeologies of the Americas I: First Peoples to Emerging Complexity
• Cultural Memory
• Heritage Ethics & Archaeological Practice in the Middle East and Mediterranean
• Managing Archaeological Sites
• Managing Museums
• Museum and Site Interpretation
• Themes, Thought and Theory in World Archaeology: Foundations
• Themes, Thought and Theory in World Archaeology: Current Issues

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 15,000 words (90 credits).

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars discussions, practical demonstrations, and field trips to museums and archaeological sites and monuments around the UK. It features a series of distinguished guest lecturers with extensive first-hand experience in the archaeology, museum, cultural and heritage sectors. Assessment is through essays, project reports and the dissertation.