Archaeological Sciences and

This MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeological Sciences gives graduates in Archaeology and related subjects a systematic training in the application of modern scientific methods.

It gives you the practical, analytical and interpretative skills you need to apply a wide range of specialist approaches, preparing you not only for research in archaeological science but also to pursue career opportunities in all areas of mainstream archaeology.

You will join a group of postgraduate students from across the world and have the opportunity to use a wide range of specialist facilities and collections, whilst being taught by internationally recognised, research-active academic staff.

You can use the course to obtain broad expertise in the field, or to specialise in areas such as:

• Environmental Archaeology, covering environmental change, subsistence and health through studies of animal bones, plant remains and biomarkers in human and non-human hard tissue.
• Landscape Archaeology, focusing on understanding and interpreting landscapes in the past using prospection methods, visualisation and GIS.
• Chronology and Biomolecules, specialising in the use of physical, chemical and biomolecular methods to study and date both human remains and artefacts.

The programme is normally offered on a full-time basis but a part-time route is feasible as well. Individual modules are available to candidates wishing to enhance their specialist knowledge in a particular area. All module information is for 2019 entry, and is subject to change.

Modules

Core:

• Archaeometry (ARC7035-B)
• Professional Development (ARC7041-B)
• Nature of Matter and Instrumental Analysis (ARC7045-B)
• FLS Analytical Elective*
• Dissertation (ARC7034-E)

Option:

• Analysis of Human Remains (ARC7008-B)
• Plants and Animals in Past Societies (ARC7046-B)
• Archaeological Prospection and Visualisation (ARC7044-B)
• Grave Concerns: Investigating the Archaeology of Death and Burial (ARC7036-B)
• Site Evaluation Strategies and GIS (ARC7048-B)

*FLS Analytical Elective module is drawn from existing modules within the MSc Analytical Sciences and the exact choice is flexible depending on availability and student interests. It will typically be one of CFS7027-B Separation Science and Mass Spectrometry, CFS7030-B Spectroscopy, CFS7028-B Imaging, CFS7026-B Solid Analysis.

We welcome applications from all potential students and most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of your potential to benefit from your studies and of your ability to succeed on this particular programme. Consideration of applications will be based on a combination of formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.

The standard entry requirements for the programme are:

• A first degree in Archaeology or another relevant discipline, normally with a second-class degree or higher or equivalent for UK students
• Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications, and mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience
• Admission will be judged on an individual basis of overseas students, at an equivalent level to UK entry requirements
• For North American students normally a GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is required, or an equivalent

Admissions are made on the basis of demonstrated ability, qualifications, experience, references, and, occasionally, interviews. A completed application form, references, official transcripts, or a list of programmes/modules and grades/marks stamped by your undergraduate department or student registry are required of all applicants.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate and recognise this learning in order to provide applicants with exemptions from specified modules or parts of the programme.

English language requirements - If English is not your first language you must have IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent, with no less than 5.5 in each sub test. If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course

MSc

Home/EU: £8,160

International: £18,940

PGDip

Home/EU: £6,530

International: £18,250

You will use a wide range of specialist facilities and collections, including geophysical survey, 3D visualisation, image analysis, materials investigation, botanical and faunal analysis and the largest collection of human skeletal remains in any UK archaeology department, over 4,000 skeletons, dating from the Neolithic to the 19th century.