Undergraduate degree, 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.
Other qualifications and experience, Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant experience in this field will be considered. To find out if your professional experience or qualifications are appropriate, please contact the Course Director.
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
What makes us ‘human’? How did early human societies work? How different were Neanderthals from ourselves and why did they die out? What was life like in the Ice Age?
Debate these questions and many others within a lively research environment as you build up your knowledge and experience of early prehistoric societies from three million to 5,000 years ago.
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.
On this course you'll explore the archaeology and approaches to human origins whilst working alongside internationally renowned specialists in early prehistoric archaeology and human evolution. You'll have the opportunity to work on pioneering studies with the potential for significant media exposure and gain ‘hands on’ experience of museum collections at the York Museum. You'll be able to select modules to allow you to explore your own research interests and have the chance to visit Upper Palaeolithic rock art on a field trip to Creswell Crags.
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Modules
Core modules
Your core modules will cover topics such as:
Becoming Human: Evolving Minds and Societies
Hunter-Gatherers of the Upper Palaeolithic
Option modules
You'll choose from a range of option modules. Examples may include:
Mesolithic Lifeways
Interpreting Animal Remains
Our Place in Nature
Human Evolutionary Anatomy
Using Archaeological Data
Human Bone Practicals I
PhD researcher
Higher education lecturer
Museum curation
Heritage consultant
Archaeologist
Grants assessor
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
