MSc Environmental Archaeology

The Environmental Archaeology MSc course at UCL is a comprehensive programme involving the study of archaeology, environment, ecology, and physical anthropology, aiming to provide a thorough understanding of how humans interacted and engaged with their environment in the past. Course Content: The course offers detailed knowledge on a variety of environmental archaeology's aspects, contributions to problems in archaeology, and an introduction to a range of specialist methodologies and techniques employed in environmental archaeology. These include archaeozoology, archaeobotany, and geoarchaeology. Students get to take part in practical laboratory-based sessions, field visits, and data analysis, leading towards the production of a 15,000-word research project.Key Modules: Some of the main modules covered during the course include Environmental Archaeology in Practice, Society and the Sea, Zooarchaeology, Current Issues in Archaeological Theory, Key Topic or Research Skills, and Cultural Heritage Management.The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, providing students with a professional standard of education.Future Careers: On completion of the course, graduates can go on to work in a range of careers including commercial archaeology, environmental management and conservation, teaching or further study for a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.