MAOsteoarchaeology
| Study location | United Kingdom, Southampton (Avenue campus) |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1 year |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Course code | V400 |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) First- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in archaeology, anthropology, history or a cognate discipline |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. CV Interview may be required on a case by case basis to assess suitability of course |
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Overview
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Programme structure
You will receive training in bone identification, paleopathology and analysis (using large reference collections of both human and faunal material), and explore the intrinsic potential and problems associated with such material.
This course aims to prepare you for research within the field of osteology, and to enhance future career prospects in all areas of archaeology, such as specialist faunal and human osteologists within archaeological units.
This programme is divided into 180 credits. 105 credits are obtained from taught modules with the remaining 75 credits relating to the dissertation.
Career opportunities
A masters degree will enable you to further develop the key skills employers seek such as: time management; problem solving; team work; deadline and project management; cultural awareness; working independently; using your initiative; relationship-building; critical thinking and research analysis. Above all, you will learn to communicate your ideas and enthusiasm to a wide range of audiences.