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Pottery and worked stone artefacts form two of the largest groups of finds recovered from archaeological excavations and surveys of all periods across the world. Their proper study can provide information about a wide range of different aspects of past societies.
This programme builds on our established international reputation in ceramics and lithics. We support scientific and socially oriented research, with intensive practical teaching, and a dynamic and innovative approach to assemblages, integrating theory and methodology. This is an ideal entry to commercial archaeological ceramics/lithics analysis, or to further academic research.
The structure is intended to be flexible enough in its range of practical, academic, and thematic units to offer a variety of opportunities for study. You will work around a core of modules which cover both how to study material and the broader context to the study of that material, both pottery and worked stone. In addition, you may take other optional modules on ceramics and lithics, or take modules from other Humanities MA programmes (subject to availability) to set your studies in a broader context.
Year 1
Students may also take an Individually Negotiated Topic in either semester one or two, ARCH6072
Semester One
Students may choose any other Archaeology postgraduate modules, if they wish to take an option outside of Archaeology students should contact their MA Convenor in the first instance.
Compulsory:
ARCH6027Principles of Ceramic and Lithic Archaeology Optional:
ARCH6042Archaeological Petrology Semester Two
Students may choose any other Archaeology postgraduate modules, if they wish to take an option outside of Archaeology students should contact their MA Convenor in the first instance.
Compulsory:
ARCH6102Ceramic and Lithic small projects for ArchaeologistsARCH6064Dissertation Optional:
ARCH6028Ceramics and Lithics in ContextARCH6090Intellectual Methodologies Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide).
We offer a large variety of postgraduate studentships, bursaries and sponsorship for which UK and EU students may be eligible.
Financial support
There are several sources of funding to help you through your studies
For details, see the Key Facts for each taught course or research programme, or browse through the Postgraduate Studentships and Bursaries offered by each Academic School or Research Centre.
PhD Studentships
Details of current PhD studentships are advertised on the Universitys current job vacancies page.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is available for some masters and doctoral programmes.
* Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) can provide the opportunity to study for a higher degree (masters or doctorate) while working in a company, managing a project of strategic significance. Find out more about KTPs.
* Our Engineering Doctorate (EngD) is a four-year doctoral programme, with an enhanced stipend and research which is directly relevant to industry. For more information, see * Many of our masters programmes offer bursaries, a number of which are course-specific. Find out more about postgraduate bursaries.
Research Council Funding
Many postgraduate students are funded by one of the UK Research Councils. Successful UK applicants receive fees and maintenance support while EU students receive a fees-only grant. If your programme is eligible for Research Council funding you will need to contact the relevant Council directly.
Competition for these awards is intense and you should apply as early as you can. For some of our postgraduate programmes you may need confirmation that you have been awarded funding before you can register as a postgraduate.
Career Development Loans
A Career Development Loan (CDL) can help fund up to two years vocational training or education, plus up to one further year if the course includes practical work experience. A CDL is a delayed repayment loan offered in partnership with the Learning and Skills Council and three high street banks (Barclays, The Co-Op and Royal Bank of Scotland).
Loans are available for between £300 and £10,000 and no repayments are made during the period of study and for up to one month afterwards. The Learning and Skills Council pays the interest during this time after which the student is responsible for repaying the loan and any further interest to the bank. Find out more about Career Development Loans.
Other sources of funding
It is also worth researching alternative sources of funding if none of the above are applicable.
International Scholarships
We offer some subject-specific scholarships and bursaries to international students. In addition to these, many international organisations offer financial assistance. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the scholarship scheme.
Scholarships for international students may cover all or part of the full cost of studying abroad. You will usually need to provide an offer letter from the University when applying for a scholarship. For this reason, it is very important to start all the arrangements at least one year prior to the start of your studies.
International scholarship details
* Scholarships for Masters students
* Scholarships for Research students
* Scholarships for Undergraduate students
Further information
* Our individual country pages include information on country-specific scholarships
* Other sources of international scholarships are listed below: * British Council
* Community of Science UK Funding Opportunities
* Studentmoney.org
* The Association of Commonwealth Universities
* Science Without Borders
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AHRC Block Grant; Humanities studentships may be available
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