Archaeology MA

The MA in Archaeology can be studied on a full-time and part-time basis Through sets of specialist modules skills-oriented classes and workshops and dissertation research it provides the opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge in archaeology with a view to progressing either to doctoral-level research or to gaining specialist and transferable skills to develop a career in commercial archaeology or in the wider employment market The MA Archaeology is designed to take advantage of the exceptionally wide research interests of the staff in Durham Archaeology which range from the Palaeolithic of western Europe through Neolithic Bronze Age and Iron Age Europe to the Classical archaeology of the Greek and Roman worlds through Egyptology the archaeology of the ancient and Islamic Near East and Arabia to Buddhism in South Asia and trade in the Indian Ocean and the archaeology of the medieval post-medieval and historic periods From this widespread students are able to select a combination of specialist taught courses and a dissertation topic in precisely the areas that interest them At the same time they will form part of a large cohort of students taking this and associated courses creating a student community amongst whom some courses in research presentation and practical skills are shared along with discussions and events This structure offers the opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange combined with specialist training in key archaeological skills and knowledge as well as making friendships and contacts from around the world

Duration: 10

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