MA Archaeology of Death and Memory

The Archaeology of Death and Memory MA at the University of Chester is a unique postgraduate programme which focuses on the examination of relationships between death, material culture and social memory from a multidisciplinary perspective. Students delve into the theoretical viewpoints and methodological aspects in archaeology and learn to utilise different techniques for data collection and analysis. Course Content: The course content is divided across three semesters, with compulsory modules covering theoretical perspectives on the Archaeology of Death and Memory, Mortuary Archaeology, and Research Methods in Archaeology. Students also have the opportunity to pursue optional modules focusing on different aspects of human culture and civilisation. The final semester is dedicated to a major research project where students work under the supervision of academics.Key Modules: Notable modules in this course include 'The Archaeology of Death and Memory,' 'Mortuary Archaeology,' and the 'Research Dissertation.' Optional modules may include 'Humans, Animals and Diet in Palaeolithic Archeology,' 'Beyond the Dig: Potentials and Problems of Post-Excavation Analyses,' and 'Landscape Archaeology: Methodologies and Applications.'Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation information available for this course.Future Careers: After completing this programme, graduates may pursue careers in diverse fields such as heritage management and consultancy, museum services, further academic research or teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.