University of York

University of York

Master of Arts in Field Archaeology

The Master of Arts in Field Archaeology in Earth Sciences is offered by University of York.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Arts in Field Archaeology offered by the University of York

Train to be part of the next generation of archaeological pioneers


Establish wide-ranging, advanced practical skills, while gaining a deep theoretical knowledge and understanding of the logistical challenges, legal requirements and ethics involved in archaeological fieldwork.

This challenging and rewarding course offers you the perfect blend of theory and practice, devised to meet demand for professional training in the UK and worldwide. It will give you a thorough knowledge of how, and why, archaeological fieldwork has arrived at its current state and acquaint you with the key methods employed in modern fieldwork, analysis and dissemination. You'll learn to think strategically about project design and tactically about project implementation.

You'll build a deeper understanding of the theoretical, legislative and ethical context of archaeological fieldwork whilst you study among a community of practitioners that is unrivalled in the UK.

As well as learning from leading figures in the field, you'll be supervised by our experienced, well-connected staff. There are also opportunities for placement experience with professional archaeological organisations, further developing the skills and knowledge essential for varied archaeological careers and research.

Course content
You will study 180 credits over the duration of your course. These will be made up of two core modules, two option modules and four shorter 'skills' modules. You will then hone your research skills by producing a dissertation and presenting an assessed lecture on your dissertation topic. 

 
Modules

Core modules
Gathering Field Archaeology Data (20 credits)
Analysing Field Archaeology Data (20 credits)

Option modules
You will study two further 20-credit modules and four 5-credit 'skills' modules from our full range of options. Examples include:

Analysis and Visualisation (20 credits)
Sustainability II: Understanding Sustainability as Change Through Time (20 credits)
Experimental Archaeology Design and Practice (5 credits)
Artefacts from Excavation (5 credits)
Geophysical Survey (5 credits)
Landscape and Earthworks Survey (5 credits)



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