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University of Liverpool: Palaeoanthropology
| Institution | University of Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Department | Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology |
| Web | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The MSc in Palaeoanthropology provides an up-to-date foundation in the study of human evolution for people interested in human origins.
The programme's especially suitable for graduates with a first degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Earth or Life Sciences. You'll be able to tailor your studies to reflect you interests, by choosing from a diverse array of subjects such as:-
- Early technologies
- Symbols and art
- Human osteology
- Evolutionary theory
- Palaeolithic archaeology
- Research methods
You'll complete your programme with a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words on an aspect of human evolution.
We aim to be flexible, supportive, encouraging and challenging in our approach to students. For example, if you're new to a topic you're very welcome to attend lectures offered in Year Three modules of the undergraduate programme in Evolutionary Anthropology.
For any enquiries please contact Dr Matt Grove.
| pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The normal requirement for entry on to a taught programme is a good 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
Summary
The MSc in Palaeoanthropology provides an up-to-date foundation in the study of human evolution for people interested in human origins.
The programme's especially suitable for graduates with a first degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Earth or Life Sciences. You'll be able to tailor your studies to reflect you interests, by choosing from a diverse array of subjects such as:-
- Early technologies
- Symbols and art
- Human osteology
- Evolutionary theory
- Palaeolithic archaeology
- Research methods
You'll complete your programme with a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words on an aspect of human evolution.
We aim to be flexible, supportive, encouraging and challenging in our approach to students. For example, if you're new to a topic you're very welcome to attend lectures offered in Year Three modules of the undergraduate programme in Evolutionary Anthropology.
For any enquiries please contact Dr Matt Grove.
| pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The normal requirement for entry on to a taught programme is a good 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
Our MRes programme provide a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research allowing you to develop as an independent researcher with the support of an expert in Palaeoanthropology.
It provides a rigorous overview of the current state of scholarship in your selected field, guides you, through a programme of directed, individualised reading, to the selection of a feasible research project, and allows you to complete a substantial piece of research.
**Why Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology?**
**Academic expertise**
Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology has academic staff who are actively engaged in research ranging from early prehistory through to late antiquity.
Here are some of our specialisms:-
- Ancient near east
- Cultural evolution
- Early technologies
- Egyptian material and archaeological culture
- Egyptian written culture
- Evolutionary theory
- Graeco-Roman civilisation
- Human osteology
- Palaeolithic archaeology
- Palaeoclimatic change
- Research skills
- Upper Palaeolithic art
Fieldwork is an important part of research in archaeology and we have projects based internationally, in Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa, as well as in the British Isles.
**Taught master's programmes**
We offer a unique breadth of taught master's degrees in Classics and Ancient History, Archaeology (MA or MSc), Human Evolution, Classics and Egyptology.
You can configure a wide choice of modules to suit your interests and requirements and there are opportunities to learn different approaches and techniques, as well as ancient languages such as Greek, Latin, Akkadian, Sumerian, Egyptian and Coptic.
All of our master’s degrees provide intensive training to prepare you for doctoral research and employment.
**Excellent resources**
The Ancient World and Archaeology has been studied at Liverpool since the 1880s, so we've had plenty of time to build up an enviable library and a fantastic museum.
The Garstang Museum, which is in the ACE building, has outstanding archaeological collections, along with extensive laboratory facilities for conservation, lithics, geomagnetism, stable isotope, trace elements, finds processing and sample preparation.
We also have a GIS suite with facilities for archaeological drawing and offer 24-hour access for taught students to a dedicated Student Resource Centre, complete with PCs, personal lockers, desk space, wi-fi and a networked printer.
| HLC-PGR@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The normal requirement for entry on to a taught programme is a good 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
Summary
Our MRes programme provide a personalised and focused introduction to postgraduate research allowing you to develop as an independent researcher with the support of an expert in Palaeoanthropology.
It provides a rigorous overview of the current state of scholarship in your selected field, guides you, through a programme of directed, individualised reading, to the selection of a feasible research project, and allows you to complete a substantial piece of research.
**Why Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology?**
**Academic expertise**
Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology has academic staff who are actively engaged in research ranging from early prehistory through to late antiquity.
Here are some of our specialisms:-
- Ancient near east
- Cultural evolution
- Early technologies
- Egyptian material and archaeological culture
- Egyptian written culture
- Evolutionary theory
- Graeco-Roman civilisation
- Human osteology
- Palaeolithic archaeology
- Palaeoclimatic change
- Research skills
- Upper Palaeolithic art
Fieldwork is an important part of research in archaeology and we have projects based internationally, in Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, Jordan, Turkey, Italy, Zambia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa, as well as in the British Isles.
**Taught master's programmes**
We offer a unique breadth of taught master's degrees in Classics and Ancient History, Archaeology (MA or MSc), Human Evolution, Classics and Egyptology.
You can configure a wide choice of modules to suit your interests and requirements and there are opportunities to learn different approaches and techniques, as well as ancient languages such as Greek, Latin, Akkadian, Sumerian, Egyptian and Coptic.
All of our master’s degrees provide intensive training to prepare you for doctoral research and employment.
**Excellent resources**
The Ancient World and Archaeology has been studied at Liverpool since the 1880s, so we've had plenty of time to build up an enviable library and a fantastic museum.
The Garstang Museum, which is in the ACE building, has outstanding archaeological collections, along with extensive laboratory facilities for conservation, lithics, geomagnetism, stable isotope, trace elements, finds processing and sample preparation.
We also have a GIS suite with facilities for archaeological drawing and offer 24-hour access for taught students to a dedicated Student Resource Centre, complete with PCs, personal lockers, desk space, wi-fi and a networked printer.
| HLC-PGR@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | The normal requirement for entry on to a taught programme is a good 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
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