Overview

This Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology course from University of York will equip you for a number of careers in a diverse range of sectors, including the heritage sector, commercial archaeology, film, television and journalism. It will also give you a solid foundation for further study and research within academia.

Quick Facts:

Material culture tells the story of people and their things: allowing us insights into the significance that objects held for people in the past.
You will discover the theories underpinning our understanding of the material world while developing invaluable practical skills such as designing and executing your own experimental archaeology project, the analysis of microscopic wear and residue traces, working with objects from excavations and museum collections or making a short documentary film for the heritage sector.
Whatever your period of interest is, this course will equip you with the skills and experience you need to begin a career in cultural heritage, academia, or commercial archaeology.

Career opportunities

Artefact analysis specialist
Museum education/outreach
Museum collections
Commercial archaeologist
Researcher
Heritage film-maker
Cultural heritage journalist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethnoarchaeology

Experimental Archaeology in Context

Experimental Archaeology Design and Practice

Material Culture Theory in Practice

Medieval Settlement and Communities

The Viking Age: People Places and Things

Virtual Reality and 3D Modelling for Archaeology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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120

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology History View 366 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11200 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time (2 years)

UK/EU: £5,600
International: £12,950

Part-time (3 years)

UK/EU: £3,733
International: £8,633

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for York

Funding

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