Overview

Key facts

You will gain expertise in the human fossil record, ancient DNA/proteomics and Neanderthal archaeology/spatial analysis. Through LJMU’s collaboration with the Poulton Project, you will have access to archaeological sites with burials and large skeletal collections for practical training. You will also benefit from learning in dedicated laboratory facilities for osteological analyses and practical field training in the excavation and recording of human skeletal remains.
University of Liverpool will provide you with expertise in the early archaeological records of Africa and Eurasia, archaeological and evolutionary theory, as well as ecological, environmental and climate change modelling. The university has dedicated facilities and support staff for undertaking materials analysis linked to experimental archaeology and 3D modelling. The Professor Elizabeth Slater Laboratories for Archaeological Science provide analytical tools, including scanning electron microscopy [SEM-EDX], a visualisation suite for 3D modelling of artefacts and microscopes for use-wear analysis of stone tools.
Through the research-led teaching on this MSc, you will be fully involved in the human evolution research community and will learn about the latest theoretical orientations, methods and discoveries. The Human Evolution programme is offered at Liverpool John Moores University.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Human Variation and Adaption
Ancient DNA and Proteomics
Advanced Osteology and Skeletal Pathology
Archaeological Field Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Anthropology Biology View 241 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students will be expected to have at least an upper second undergraduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Biology, or any other cognate science discipline.

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

TBC

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 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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