Postgraduate Directory 2007/2008

Archaeology TAUGHT COURSES archaeology; geo-archaeology. Optional syllabus comprises principles and practice of archaeology. Alternative option B in archaeological heritage and museums. MPhil 11-15FT 0-10 CS Graduate Admissions Ofﬁcer t 01223 333520 e cas33@cam.ac.uk w www.arch.cam.ac.uk/DEPT/ ARCL GN MUSG Conservation The course aims to provide research skills, transferable skills and specialist knowledge. The course is modular and has a common study structure with the MSc in Care of Collections and MA in Archaeology. Core skills modules include: Writing Archaeology/Conservation; Introduction to Research Methods; Speaking Archaeology/Conservation and Data Presentation and Interpretation. There are also a range of optional modules. MSc 12FT 24PT 6-10 NS 0-10 CS Mr David Watkinson t 029 2087 4259 e Watkinson@cardiff.ac.uk w www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar ARCL THEP ARCL METP European Neolithic The Neolithic encompasses some of the most important transformations in prehistory: people settling down, adopting and developing agriculture and animal husbandry, taking on new forms of material culture, extending networks of exchange, establishing long-lived sites and building monuments. As an academic theme, it provides excellent material for postgraduate study at Masters-level, either as a challenging end in itself, or as a stepping stone towards PhD research and a career as a specialist in European prehistory. You will also acquire valuable transferable skills, from research methods to public speaking to writing for a professional audience and onto data presentation. MA 12FT 24PT 6-10 NS 0-10 CS Prof A Whittle t 029 2087 4259 e Whittle@cardiff.ac.uk w www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar ARCL PREH engendering a creative and informed understanding of the art world. MLitt 12FT PGDip 9FT 6-10 NS 0-10 CS 21 CH Susan Lennox t 020 7665 4350 e education@christies.com w www.christies.com/education ARTS HS ARCL GN HIST ANCT CRANFIELD U. Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology Part One of the MSc course contains an introductory period followed by academic instruction, which is in modular form. The student is required to take eight core modules covering the main disciplines and choose two optional modules based upon, for example, the students particular background, future requirements or interests MSc 12FT 60PT enquiry ofﬁce t T 01234 754995 or 01234 752989 w www.cranﬁeld.ac.uk/students/prospectus/courses/page1491. jsp FORS GN ARCL ANTH CARDIFF U. Archaeology A major aim of the degree is to prepare students for further postgraduate and professional work. From the MA, many students proceed directly to the PhD, either at Cardiff or at other UK universities. Some students complete the MA and then enter employment, either in Archaeology units, in Museums or in completely unrelated ﬁelds. There are two routes available: Route 1 General Archaeology; Route 2 Prehistoric Britain.Those wishing to specialise in the European Neolithic should apply for the MA European Neolithic. Students follow 40 credits of core modules and 80 credits of specialist modules, along with a dissertation. MA 12FT 24PT 6-10 NS 0-10 CS Dr Douglass Bailey t 029 2087 4259 e BaileyDW@cardiff.ac.uk w www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar ARCL GN Early Celtic Studies The MA in Early Celtic Studies is an interdisciplinary degree. Students take a series of core modules which aim to develop research skills, an understanding of the various kinds of source material, as well as methods of written and oral presentation appropriate to the subject. These core courses are run in conjunction with other MA and MSc degrees in the School of History and Archaeology and the Department of Welsh and are partly tailored to either the literary, historical, or archaeological backgrounds of individual students. Special feature: Concentrated study of Celtic world. MA 12FT 24PT 6-10 NS 0-10 CS Dr Alan Lane t 029 2087 4259 e LaneA@cardiff.ac.uk w www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar CELT The History and Archaeology of the Greek and Roman World The interdisciplinary scheme is designed to develop skills in interpreting both literary and archaeological evidence. Special features: The Cardiff School of History and Archaeology is an ideal place for interdisciplinary study; Training in research methods and skills including writing and public speaking; The ﬂexible programme allows students to pursue their special interests; Students can take a course at the British School in Athens or Rome; The range of expertise available in Cardiff is extended by collaboration with University of Wales staff at Swansea and Lampeter. MA 12FT 24PT Dr Ruth Westgate t 029 2087 4259 e WestgateR@cardiff.ac.uk w www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar ARCL CLAS GREE ANCH ITAL ANCH DURHAM U. Archaeological Survey Provides instruction in the full range of archaeological survey techniques. Course based on a series of optional units, taught by seminar/tutorial/practical class, and examined by continuous assessment. In addition, each candidate produces 2 assessed practical studies under supervision. MA 12FT 24PT 0-5 NS 0-10 CS Joanne Devlin t 0191 334 1129 e pgarch.admissions@durham.ac.uk w www.dur.ac.uk/Archaeology/ ARCL METP Care of Collections The course is module and has a common study structure with the MSc in Conservation and the MA in Archaeology. The taught element lasts for the ﬁrst two semesters of study and this is followed by a dissertation. In addition to the core modules listed above specialist modules include: Assessing the Environment and Designing for Collections Care; Museums, Objects and Environment, and Instrumental Analysis in Conservation. MSc 12FT 24PT 6-10 NS 0-10 CS Mr David Watkinson t 029 2087 4259 e Watkinson@cardiff.ac.uk w www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/academicschools/ hisar.html ARCL THEP ARCL METP Early and Medieval Society and Culture In Britain and Ireland, the period AD-1100 witnesses some of the deepest and most lasting changes in society and culture in post-Roman Europe. The Early Middle Ages are enjoying great scholarly attention at present, both in Britain and abroad; their academic proﬁle has never been higher. This ﬁeld provides much material for postgraduate study at Masters-level. The Cardiff MA also includes valuable transferable skills, from research methods and the handling and presentation of data to public speaking and writing for professional audiences. MA 12FT 24PT Prof John Hines t 029 2087 4404 e hines@cardiff.ac.uk w www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar HIST MEDI ARCL GN CHRISTIE’S EDUCATION LONDON Early European Art: Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance The Master’s Programme provides an education that will open up pathways into a range of careers in the art world, and can lead to post-graduate study. You will produce written work that ranges from analytical writing to exhibition reviews and curatorial reports. You will be introduced to museum and auction house systems for classifying objects and study different models of museum and gallery display. The thesis takes the form of a proposed exhibition catalogue. Above all, the course aims to stimulate critical awareness, Archaeology A broad introduction to Archaeology for those without a ﬁrst degree in Archaeology. Alternatively, this programme provides a detailed grounding in one particular aspect of the subject for Archaeology graduates. MA 12FT 24PT 11-20 NS 11-20 CS Joanne Devlin t 0191 334 1129 e pgarch.admissions@durham.ac.uk w www.dur.ac.uk/Archaeology/ ARCL GN www.prospects.ac.uk/ﬁndcourses 41 Archaeology http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses http://www.christies.com/education http://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/DEPT/ http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/prospectus/courses/page1491.jsp http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/students/prospectus/courses/page1491.jsp http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar http://www.dur.ac.uk/Archaeology/ http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/academicschools/hisar.html http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/schoolsanddivisions/academicschools/hisar.html http://www.dur.ac.uk/Archaeology/ http://www.prospects.ac.uk/findcourses

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