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PostgraduateMA

Early Prehistory and Human Origins

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,250Per Year (Intl)
£12,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Early Prehistory and Human Origins at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The archaeology of human origins is a fascinating and dynamic area of research, with new evidence and theories constantly changing our interpretation of who we are. The course addresses fascinating questions such as: what makes us ‘human’? How did early human societies work? International tuition fees are £27,250 per year, home/UK fees are £12,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Hominin Evolution and Paleoanthropology
Archaeological Science and Dating Methods
Neanderthals and Modern Human Behaviour
Hunter-Gatherer Societies and Settlement Patterns
Palaeolithic Lifeways and Material Culture
Postglacial Adaptations and Neolithic Transitions
Research Methods in Prehistoric Archaeology
Dissertation in Early Prehistory
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,250

Home Student Fee

£12,500

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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