Archaeology MRes

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What You'll Study

Core Modules

Why and how does the past matter? Why and how do academic researchers tackle the human journey and its significance in today's world? Spanning the disciplines of history, heritage studies and archaeology, this module provides an advanced-level introduction and engagement with current theoretical and applied debates on the meaning of the human past and its significance in today's world.

This module examines the skills and methodologies required for advanced archaeological, historical and heritage research. Students gain the opportunity to explore a range of skills and to build on their existing knowledge and expertise, including how to identify relevant resources, how to appraise and critique research publications, and how to construct and analyse historical and archaeological evidence. This module therefore lays the groundwork for larger research projects such as the dissertation. Through this module, students are afforded the opportunity to engage with the practicalities of undertaking research in the archive and in the field, considering varying approaches to active and pro-active research. Students will learn how to work with historical and archaeological practitioners, organisations and digital resources, honing their craft with cutting edge research methods and practice.   

Through this module, you will pursue independent, discipline-specific research, under the guidance of an expert in your field of study, drawing upon methodologies and approaches common to your field. You will research and write a dissertation of 28,000 words on a topic and title negotiated with your supervisory team. This will comprise original research and methodologies commensurate with a postgraduate research degree in the humanities, social sciences and applied sciences as relevant.

This module will be offered to all students studying on the following courses:

MRes Modern Languages

MRes Archaeology

MRes History 

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements

  • 6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill)

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