Overview

At the heart of the Death and Memory programme from University of Chester , therefore, are the complex interactions between the living and the deceased seen in cemeteries, memorials and funerary cultures.

The course is an exciting, cross-period, postgraduate degree with global application. It will allow you to examine and gain advanced expertise in the study of death, burial and commemoration in the human past, shedding light on the debates and concerns of our present day.

Career opportunities

Students may go on to find meaningful employment in the industry or pursue a research degree. Destinations include heritage organisations, museums, and the civil service or education sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Perspectives on the Past

Death and Memory: Key themes

The Body: Past Perspectives

Mnemonic Landscapes and Digital Worlds

Professional Project

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology History View 115 other Masters in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. History, Archaeology, Classics, Anthropology, Geography or other arts, humanities and social science subjects, or equivalent qualification is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15500 GBP / year

≈ 15500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9090 GBP / year

≈ 9090 GBP / year

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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