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This programme offers a unique opportunity to study the material evidence of our evolutionary history.

You will be trained in the practical analysis of Palaeolithic stone artefacts and encouraged to place this knowledge into a broad framework based on current interdisciplinary research. This will enable you to investigate the key questions in human evolution, including the development of technology and language; to understand the reasons why society evolved; and to participate in the long-running debate about the fate of the Neanderthals.
The course is aimed at two groups of people:

* Those with an undergraduate degree in archaeology who wish to prepare themselves for research work and PhD. Our course is designed as a bridge between the undergraduate and post-graduate experience, and the practical aspect of this is particularly important. Many of our students go on to achieve success at gaining Arts and Humanities Research Council funding for their PhD.

* People with a lively interest in Palaeolithic archaeology and human origins who may not wish to pursue a research career, but who would like to deepen their knowledge of this most fascinating aspect of archaeology.

Core modules: Analysis and interpretation of stone tools; Contexts for human origins research; Research skills

Two optional modules from: another Archaeology, Humanities or University MA programme (subject to approval)

Plus: Dissertation (15,000 words)

Duration: 1 year (full-time); 2 years (part-time)

Assessment: Essays, practical assignments, projects/portfolios

Start date: October

First- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

AHRC Block Grant; Humanities studentships may be available