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MSc Material Culture and Experimental Archaeology

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Material culture tells the story of people and their things: allowing us insights into the significance that objects held for people in the past.Interweaving practical and theoretical approaches to material culture, this course explores ethnoarchaeological and experimental archaeological approaches to objects, alongside functional analyses of a broad range of artefact types.You will discover the theories underpinning our understanding of the material world while developing invaluable practical skills: from designing and executing your own experimental archaeology project, the analysis of microscopic wear and residue traces, working with objects from excavations and museum collections, to making a short documentary film for the heritage sector.Whatever your period of interest is, this course will equip you with the skills and experience you need to begin a career in cultural heritage, academia, or commercial archaeology. You will be based on Campus West and in King's Manor.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,250per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    11th out of 25 5

    10th out of 23 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 189
    135 71%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    18th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    25th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    137 73%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    15th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    20th

    8

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