MA Early Prehistory and Human Origins

The MA in Early Prehistory and Human Origins at the University of York is a course focussed on teaching students about the archaeological evidence related to the development and behaviour of early humans. Delving into a 5 million year time span, the course provides students with a profound understanding of this significant period in human history.Course Content: The course dives into the world of early human history, delving into the worlds of Palaeolithic archaeology, hominin evolution, cognitive archaeology, zooarchaeology, and taphonomy. It allows students to engage in hands-on laboratory work while carrying out small group projects which lead to poster presentations. Students also have the opportunity to attend a bioarchaeological fieldwork course.Key Modules: Key modules within this course include Themes in Palaeolithic Archaeology and Hominin Evolution, Zooarchaeology: Theory and Method, Biological Anthropology I and II, Taphonomy, and more. The final part of the course includes the completion of a dissertation.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the University of York, a member of the prestigious Russell Group universities in the UK.Future Careers: The in-depth exposure to archaeological theory and practice available in this course, along with its hands-on research components, prepares students for careers within archaeology and heritage sectors, teaching and academia, and even government and industry. The skills transferability also makes them suitable for roles in sales, marketing, and management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.