MA Research Methods for Archaeology

The Research Methods in Archaeology MA offered by University College London (UCL) is a full-time, one-year program providing a robust foundation in the concepts and methods that can be utilized to perform research in this discipline. The MA is ideal for students who wish to enhance their skills in scientific archaeology and conduct future research in the field.Course Content: The program is academically challenging and requires the study of quantitative methods (for both the natural and social sciences), data analysis, archaeological mapping and drawing for publication, image manipulation, artifact analysis (both macroscopic and microscopic), archaeological surveying, remote sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).Key Modules: The key modules of the course cover a wide range of topics including Archaeological Data Science; Techniques of Artefact Analysis; Archaeological Mapping; Archaeological Ceramics Analysis; Remote Sensing in Archaeology; Archaeological Surveying; Introduction to Electronic Searching & Information Security; An Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Level 7) (Optional); Artefact Studies (Optional); Critical Issues in Cultural Heritage (Optional); Public Archaeology (Optional); Making Heritage: Public Engagement and Heritage Practices (Optional); Cultural Memory (Optional).Future Careers: Graduates of this program can expect careers in a variety of fields related to archaeology, covering heritage agencies, consulting archaeology firms, and postgraduate research degrees.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.