
Overview
Using a combination of established and cutting-edge methods, this course focuses on the study of bones from archaeological sites. You’ll get training in the analysis of both animal and human bones, but you may decide to specialise in one or the other.
Key Features
- The Osteoarchaeology course at University of Sheffield is taught through lectures, seminars and lab-based practicals. We use case studies from all over the world and we explore all phases of human history.
- You’ll have access to labs and some of the best collections of human and animal remains in the world.
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Courses include:
- Advanced Zooarchaeology
- The History of the Human Animal Relationship
- Osteoarchaeological Assemblage Analysis
- Archaeozoology; Biological Anthropology I
- Human Osteology
- Dissertation, Journal Style Dissertation or Work Placement.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Archaeology Animal Sciences View 151 other Masters in Archaeology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- Usually a minimum 2:1 honours degree in an arts, humanities or science subject. But your interest in and understanding of archaeology is more important than what you studied at undergraduate level.
- Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.
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International
24400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10800 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Sheffield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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