MA Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology

The Master of Arts in Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology is a full-time, one year course offered by the University of York. It engages students in theoretical and practical explorations of material culture, especially as it pertains to the past. It provides them with a broad understanding of archaeological theories and methods, and how they are used to interpret the past.Course Content: This course combines practical experiments with theoretical studies, offering a truly multidisciplinary learning experience. The main focus areas are material culture studies, archaeological theory, and various archaeological methods such as lab skills, experimental archaeology, and documentary research. Students will have the opportunity to develop their interests through optional modules. The course also includes a dissertation.Key Modules: Students will undertake key modules like Archaeology of the Human Bone, Artefact studies, and Lab Skills for Archaeology. Also, they can select optional modules such as Prehistoric Britain, Viking Archaeology, Archaeology of the Classical Civilisations, and Excavating in Egypt.Accreditations: While no specific accreditations are mentioned on the course page, the University of York is a renowned institution with recognized creditability in the academic world.Future Careers: This course prepares students for various career paths. With this degree, graduates can pursue roles within museums, conservation agencies, or archaeological units. The course also provides an excellent basis for continuing research at the Ph.D. level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.