Universities United Kingdom University College London Courses Artefact Studies MA

Artefact Studies MA
at University College London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 26,600
Country Rank#3
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

Students are introduced to the skills of finds specialists. They develop the ability to identify, describe, document, catalogue and analyse artefacts and artefact assemblages. Subjects covered include the description of ceramic, lithic and metal objects. In practical sessions, we cover drawing, photography and work with databases. Many sessions make use of the institute's extensive collections. The programme will also raise awareness of different approaches to artefact analysis and introduce recent discussions on the subject.

Course Content
Modules

The teaching is carried out in the first two terms. One compulsory core module provides the foundation for the degree and you will take 60 credits of modules (chosen from a range of options). The programme provides training in the study and interpretation of artefacts from archaeological sites and museum collections. You will be introduced to the skills of finds specialists. We will focus on the practicalities of working with artefacts and assemblages and cover the sequence from excavation to cleaning, labelling, documenting, cataloguing and finally publishing and archiving artefacts. A lot of the lectures contain practicals. The programme also includes practical exercises in the assessment of finds-assemblages. We will also discuss practical issues in the professional study of artefacts and major theoretical debates about the collection, interpretation, reporting and curation of archaeological materials. A central concern will be the integration of finds analysis within wider archaeological research questions.

In the second term you will identify a dissertation topic and supervisor then in the third term you begin work on your dissertation, which continues over the summer. Research skills sessions provide support for this and you have to make an oral presentation of your dissertation plans to staff and your student colleagues to obtain feedback.

Compulsory modules
- Dissertation
- Working with Artefacts and Assemblages
Entry Requirement
we require applicants to complete a three to five year Bachelor's degree and obtain a First Class or high Second Class degree. The degree should be awarded by an institution recognised by the government of India and passed with the required grades.
The minimum grade requirement ranges from the GPA of 6.5 – 8.5/10 or 55%-70% and depends on the grading scale and institution of prior study.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£26600 per year

Career Prospect

The degree is tailored to give graduates a solid grounding in systematically recording and documenting artefacts as well as analysing artefact assemblage. They will also have a basic understanding of creating graphs and diagrams, and analysing and assembling finds-catalogues. Without concentrating on any specific epoch, we give students the tools for understanding and systematically analysing any type of archaeological artefact assemblages.

Cost Of Studying At University College London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Artefact Studies MA at University College London