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MSc Early Prehistory and Human Origins
MSc Early Prehistory and Human Origins

MSc Early Prehistory and Human Origins

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  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • 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.

English Requirements

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

Course Information

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

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • PhD researcher

  • Higher education lecturer

  • Museum curation

  • Heritage consultant

  • Archaeologist

  • Grants assessor

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year

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