MSc Archaeology

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University of Edinburgh

Comments about MSc Archaeology - At the institution - Edinburgh - Scotland

• Objectives
  The programme aims to offer students an opportunity to study archaeology at an advanced level, offering stimulating courses on a wide range of periods, geographical areas and themes.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Normally at least a 2:1 honours degree (or its equivalent) either in archaeology or in another related subject (eg anthropology), or in a group of subjects in which archaeology figures prominently
• Academic title
  MSc Archaeology
• Course description
  Learning Outcomes
  
  Students will acquire:
  
      * a good understanding of the distinctive nature of archaeology and its contribution to a critical and informed understanding of the past;
      * a good understanding of theoretical and methodological debates within archaeology;
      * familiarity with a number of important fieldwork studies;
      * a broad knowledge of archaeological methods, techniques and practices in current use.
  
  The programme helps students to develop potential research interests and to explore these with a view to progressing to further research. Students will also acquire a range of transferable intellectual and practical skills.
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  The programme combines lectures, seminars, practicals, essays, research projects, field trips and individual tutorials covering all areas of archaeology

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