
Overview
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: from designing and executing your own experimental archaeology project, the analysis of microscopic wear and residue traces, working with objects from excavations and museum collections, to 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.
Careers and skills
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.
Career opportunities
- Artefact analysis specialist
- Museum education/outreach
- Museum collections
- Commercial archaeologist
- Researcher
- Heritage film-maker
- Cultural heritage journalist
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Visit university websiteProgramme 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
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 or equivalent in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field
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International
22250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22250 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9990 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9990 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time (2 years)
- UK/EU: £4,995
- International: £11,125
- UK/EU: £3,330
- International: £7,417
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