MA Archaeology and Heritage of Asia

The Archaeology and Heritage of Asia MA course at UCL (University College of London) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with in-depth understanding of the fascinating world of archaeology and heritage in Asia. This postgraduate taught course extends over a duration of either 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, and immerses students in a broad range of topics from archaeological science to ancient and contemporary Asian cultures.Course Content: This course provides a varied exploration of Asian archaeology and heritage, exposing students to archaeological science, Asian cultures, heritage studies and more. The itinerary includes a dynamic mix of lectures, seminars, practical works, and personal assignments. In addition to core modules, students are expected to complete and present a dissertation at the end of the academic year.Key Modules: The curriculum includes key modules such as Issues in Archaeology: Ethnography, Theoretical Archaeology, and Material and Visual Culture of Ancient Iran. Other modules include osteology, zooarchaeology, isotopic analysis, epigraphy, surveying and mapping landscapes, as well as experimental archaeology and ancient technology.Future Careers: Graduates from this course possess rigorous knowledge and practical skills that are valued across a broad spectrum of professions. They can go on to hold careers in archaeology (stationed both overseas and in the UK), museums, the heritage sector, or further pursue their academic research interests.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.