2:1 or equivalent in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field. We also consider applicants who have a 2:2 degree and relevant work experience.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in all other components
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 176 in Writing and 169 in all other components
Duolingo, 110, minimum 110 in production and 100 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, minimum 61 in Writing and 55 in all other components
TOEFL, 87, minimum 23 in Writing and 21 in all other components
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
Past societies responded to and treated their dead in a range of diverse ways, providing archaeologists with crucial insights into their workings.
Funerary archaeology combines analysis of human remains with their archaeological context to take a truly interdisciplinary approach to studying both life and death in the past.
Our course will enable you to use the latest techniques and equipment to build key, practical knowledge and explore the varied archaeological and methodological approaches to funerary archaeology. You'll have the chance to develop your skills in a range of different methods and techniques, but all centred on learning how to investigate death and burial in the past.
The flexible nature of the course enables you to pursue your own particular period or methodological interests by selecting modules that appeal to your research interests. You'll work alongside internationally renowned specialists and gain 'hands on' experience of the analysis of human remains. You'll get the chance to learn through field trips to local museums and relevant sites, such as the prehistoric monuments in the Yorkshire Wolds.
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Modules
Core modules
Your core modules will cover topics such as:
The Archaeology of Human Bones
Debates in Funerary Archaeology
Human Bone Practicals I
Human Bone Practicals II
Option modules
You'll choose from a range of option modules. Examples may include:
Animal Bones for Archaeologists
Death and Burial in the Age of the Vikings
Radiocarbon Chronologies
Artefacts from Excavation
Funerary archaeology specialist
Museum education and outreach
Commerical archaeologist
Heritage film maker
Researcher
Cultural heritage journalist
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
