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Archaeological Science: Technology and Materials MSc

University College London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Archaeological Science: Technology and Materials MSc

Scientific analysis plays a key role in the study of artefacts and archaeological assemblages. This MSc offers both detailed training in the use of materials science approaches for the analysis of archaeological finds and heritage objects, and a solid background in the archaeology and anthropology of technology. Through the course of the degree, students learn to design and implement archaeologically meaningful scientific projects. This degree aims to bridge the gap between archaeology and the physical sciences by integrating both a detailed training in the use of scientific techniques for the analysis of inorganic archaeological materials and a solid background in the anthropology of technology. By the end of the degree, students should have a good understanding of the foundations of the most established analytical techniques, practical experience in their application and data processing, as well as the ability to design research projects that employ instrumental analyses to address archaeological questions.

Careers

Given our strong emphasis on research training, many of our MSc graduates take up further research positions after their degree, and over half of our MSc students progress to PhD research. Their projects are generally concerned with the technology and/or provenance of ceramics, metals, or glass in different regions and periods, but most of them involve scientific approaches in combination with traditional fieldwork and/or experimental archaeology.

Employability

Due largely to an unparalleled breadth of academic expertise and laboratory facilities, our graduates develop an unusual combination of research and transferable skills, including critical abilities, team working, multimedia communication, numerical thinking and the use of advanced analytical instruments. On completion of the degree, graduates should be as comfortable in a laboratory as in a museum and/or an archaeological site. They become acquainted with research design and implementation, ethical issues and comparative approaches to world archaeology through direct exposure to an enormous variety of projects. The range of options available allows students to tailor their pathways towards different career prospects in archaeology and beyond.

Tuition fees

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£ 31,100per year

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University information

University College London

University College London

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    5th out of 25 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    166 82%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    4th

    9

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