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MA Archaeology
Durham City
INTAKE: October
Program Overview
Durham University's MA in Archaeology is a comprehensive postgraduate program designed to provide in-depth training in various archaeological fields. Students can specialize in areas such as the Archaeology of Egypt, the Near East, and Asia (ENEA), or the Archaeology and Heritage of East Asia (AHEA). The program emphasizes a stimulating research environment, encouraging active participation in ongoing projects and fieldwork.
Curriculum: The curriculum offers a blend of specialist-taught courses and dissertation opportunities, allowing students to tailor their studies to specific interests within their chosen specialization. For instance, the ENEA pathway covers regions from Egypt to South Asia, spanning periods from the Neolithic to the Islamic era. The AHEA pathway focuses on the archaeology of China and East Asia, from the Early Bronze Age to the Imperial Qing Dynasty, integrating themes like historical archaeology, museum studies, and artefact analysis.
Research Focus: Durham's Department of Archaeology is internationally recognized for its extensive research and fieldwork, covering regions from Britain to South Asia and the Arctic to the Nile Delta. The department fosters a dynamic research environment, encouraging postgraduate students to actively contribute to ongoing projects and participate in global excavations.
Industry Engagement: The program actively encourages MA students to participate in research, both among the world-class collections of Durham’s Oriental Museum as well as in the field. Recently, five of Durham’s MA cohort joined Professor Robin Coningham’s UNESCO-sponsored fieldwork in Nepal, and six worked on Dr. Penny Wilson’s project in Egypt.
Global Perspective: Durham University is part of the Russell Group of British research universities, the European Coimbra Group, and the global Matariki Network of Universities. These affiliations enhance the university's global perspective, providing students with a diverse and international academic environment.
Location
Durham City
Score
IELTS 7
Tuition Fee
£ 29000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% to 70% or equivalent.
- English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least 23 in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
- PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 62 with no individual score below 59.
- Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Durham University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to both domestic and international students.
Durham University Scholarships and Bursaries: These are awarded to both undergraduate and postgraduate students based on academic excellence, financial need, or specific criteria such as subject area or country of origin.
Durham International Scholarships: These are awarded to exceptional international students who are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the university. The scholarship covers a portion of tuition fees and is renewable for the duration of the course.
Government Scholarships: Durham University participates in a number of government scholarship programs, including the Chevening Scholarship and the Commonwealth Scholarship.
College-Specific Scholarships: Some colleges at Durham University offer scholarships and bursaries to their students, such as the Van Mildert College Music Scholarship and the St. Mary's College Travel Grant.
Departmental Scholarships: Some academic departments at Durham University offer scholarships specifically for international students. These scholarships may be discipline-specific or focused on supporting students from specific regions or countries.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded to exceptional international students across all academic disciplines. These scholarships cover the full tuition fees and provide a generous living allowance for the duration of the program. The selection process is highly competitive and based on academic merit and leadership potential.
Graduates of the MA Archaeology program have diverse career opportunities within the field of archaeology and related sectors.
Professional Archaeologist: Graduates can work as professional archaeologists, conducting research, excavations, and analyses for archaeological projects.
Heritage Consultant: Graduates may work as heritage consultants, providing expertise in heritage management and conservation.
Museum Curator: Graduates can pursue careers as museum curators, preserving and curating archaeological artifacts and exhibitions.
Cultural Resource Manager: Graduates may work as cultural resource managers, ensuring the preservation of archaeological sites and resources.
Academic Researcher: Graduates with a keen interest in academia can pursue further research and teaching opportunities in archaeology.
Cultural Heritage Officer: Graduates can work as cultural heritage officers for governmental and non-governmental organizations, promoting cultural heritage awareness.
