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PostgraduateMSc

Zooarchaeology

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

Course Overview

The MSc Zooarchaeology 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 purpose of the course is to give a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of the archaeological study of vertebrate animal remains; the course is intended for graduates in archaeology and anthropology who wish to further their study of the archaeology of the relations between people and other animals, and for graduates in disciplines such as biology, geography and geology who wish to extend their studies into a specialised area of archaeology. 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

Faunal Analysis and Identification
Taphonomy and Bone Modification
Zooarchaeological Theory and Practice
Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction Methods
Subsistence Strategies and Animal Exploitation
Bioarchaeological Research Design
Specialist Applications in Zooarchaeology
Dissertation Research Project
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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About University of York

University of York offers Zooarchaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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