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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Liverpool Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
Introduction
Our MSc offers the unique opportunity to benefit from two institutions specialisms’ as your programme will be delivered by University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University in collaboration.
Liverpool John Moores University will help you gain expertise in the human fossil record, ancient DNA / proteomics and Neanderthal archaeology / spatial analysis. You will benefit from dedicated laboratory facilities for osteological analyses and practical field training in the excavation and recording of human skeletal remains. Liverpool John Moores University’s collaboration with The Poulton Trust will provide you with access to archaeological sites with burials and large skeletal collections for practical training.
University of Liverpool will provide you with expertise in the early archaeological records of Africa and Eurasia, archaeological and evolutionary theory, as well as ecological, environmental, and climate change modelling. We have dedicated facilities and support staff for undertaking materials analysis linked to experimental archaeology and 3D modelling. The Professor Elizabeth Slater Laboratories for Archaeological Science provide analytical tools including scanning electron microscopy [SEM-EDX], a visualisation suite for 3D modelling of artefacts, and microscopes for use-wear analysis of stone tools.
Through the research-led teaching on our MSc you will be fully involved in the human evolution research community, and will learn about the latest theoretical orientations, methods, and discoveries.
What you'll learn
- Advanced practical and theoretical experience in the methods and practice of human evolution research
- Hands-on training in archaeological fieldwork, including excavation of human remains
- Knowledge of the human fossil record, ancient DNA, proteomics, Neanderthal archaeology and spatial analysis
- Insight into the early archaeological records of Africa and Eurasia, archaeological and evolutionary theory, as well as ecological, environmental, and climate change modelling
- To engage independently and critically with a significant body of data on the foundations of human evolutionary studies
- To communicate orally and in written work, and to evaluate critically the work and research of others
- Transferable skills in analysis, computing, and the scientific method which enhance employment prospects
- Knowledge of a wide range of perspectives, cultures, and practices, and benefits of variation and diversity within the human species
Tuition fees
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£ 24,100per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Liverpool
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University League Table
23rd
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Campus address
University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
27th out of 91 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 218150 69%31st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10077.0 77%39th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%57th
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