MA Material Culture Studies
Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
We draw on the humanities and the sciences to explore our relationship with the world.
About the course1 year full-time/2 years part-time Material culture is at the heart of archaeology. This course encourages a hands-on approach so you'll learn by doing. It's excellent preparation for a career in research, or you could take the vocational track which prepares you for work as a materials specialist in professional archaeology. Entry requirementsMinimum 2:1 honours degree in archaeology, history or a related subject. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
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Fees and fundingYou may qualify for AHRC and University of Sheffield studentships. If you're considering applying for funding, we recommend you contact us as soon as possible. Financial information for postgraduate taught courses Part-time studyThis course can be taken full-time or part-time. If you choose to study part-time, you'll take two 15 credit modules in each semester during Year 1 and Year 2, and undertake either a dissertation or placement module over the summer of Year 2. We will arrange for part-time students to attend two days per week but we try to be as flexible as possible to meet your needs. Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: Kathryn Goldsack |
Your futureThis course is excellent preparation for a PhD and a research career. It has an optional vocational track, designed to prepare you for work as a materials specialist. Sheffield graduates hold archaeological posts in Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia. They use their expertise in universities, museums, archaeological consultancies, heritage parks and government. World-leading expertiseYou'll be joining a department that nurtures leaders, not followers. Our track record is excellent – in every national assessment since 1992 we've made the UK top ten for archaeology research. This strength in research feeds directly into our teaching, so as a masters student you learn from the best. The foundations of great teachingThe research that underpins our teaching is organised into four areas: bioarchaeology and human evolution; landscapes and environments; material culture and technologies; and Old World archaeology. There are several specialised research centres here: Sheffield Centre for Aegean Archaeology; Sheffield Centre for Archaeobotany and Ancient Land-Use; Sheffield Centre for Historical Archaeology; Zooarchaeology Laboratory. Their projects, conferences and seminars all add to the quality of your course. Jobs include Historic Buildings Projects Officer, Commercial Field Archaeologist and Postdoctoral Researcher.Specialist facilitiesWe make sure you have everything you need to explore your ideas. We have a complex of laboratories, imaging and GIS resources and storage facilities. There are labs for research and teaching in environmental archaeology, human and animal skeletal analysis, landscape and aerial archaeology, dendrochronology and materials sciences. Global fieldworkYou'll also have the opportunity to get involved in our research projects in the UK, mainland Europe, Asia and Africa Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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