Overview

This Mesolithic Archaeology degree offered at the University of York provides an important overview of the European Mesolithic, exploring the ways in which the period has been interpreted from the 19th century up to the present day.

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You'll have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research on several Mesolithic excavation projects, including nearby Star Carr, site of the oldest house and oldest carpentry in Europe; Howick in Northumberland; and coastal shell middens in Europe.
The lack of research in this area means that there is a huge amount waiting to be discovered, and you could find yourself becoming a leading specialist in the field and getting involved with pioneering projects and research.
You'll even have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience of experimental archaeology in our Mesolithic camp. You'll also learn about cutting-edge techniques, such as ancient DNA and stable isotope analysis and climate-change reconstruction.
Many course graduates go on to further specialist research at PhD level, many of which have been funded, and then pursue careers in academia. Others have gone into a range of careers, from teaching and digital archiving to commercial archaeology work and wilderness training. You'll also develop transferable skills that are applicable to a multitude of careers beyond archaeology and heritage.

Some of the organisations our past students now work for include:

Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
Council for British Archaeology
Yorkshire Museums Trust
Archaeological consultancies
Wikipedia

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mesolithic Lifeways

Mesolithic Funerary Archaeology

The Archaeology of Human Bones

Hunting and Gathering Societies

Ethnoarchaeology

Artefacts from Excavation

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Archaeology View 286 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

2:1 or equivalent in Archaeology, Anthropology, Biology or related fields.

Mature students or those with less conventional qualifications but with relevant work experience will also be considered. If you are uncertain whether your qualifications or experience are appropriate, please contact the Course Director for more information.

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Tuition Fees

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27250 GBP / year

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12500 GBP / year

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Part-time fees (2 years)

Home: £5,600

EU and International: £12,950

Part-time fees (3 years)

Home: £3,733

EU and International: £8,633

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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