University of Chester - Archaeology (MRes) MRes

University of Chester

Archaeology (MRes) MRes

Our MRes in Archaeology offers an excellent opportunity to conduct original archaeological research into a chosen topic and become proficient in advanced research skills and project management.

Our MRes in Archaeology offers an excellent opportunity to conduct original archaeological research into a chosen topic and become proficient in advanced research skills and project management. The course also provides ideal preparation for MPhil/PhD research and valuable training for a career in the archaeology and heritage sectors.

Why study this course with us?

Our course provides a thorough grounding in the current archaeological theory and method, and will lead to the completion of a 28,000-word

 

Research Dissertation.

We offer supervision in a broad range of archaeological and heritage subjects and topics for Britain and neighbouring regions. Our areas of research expertise include: the history and theory of archaeology; Mesolithic archaeology; Iron Age and Roman Britain; Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age archaeology; geoarchaeology; mortuary archaeology; archaeologies of memory, materiality and material culture; art and aesthetics; stone sculpture; and literary heritage.

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants

     

    should normally possess

     

    an honours degree (minimum 2:1) in a biological/behavioural/ecological science (e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis. 

  • 6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill)

  • For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own

     

    online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.

Career Prospects

The University of Chester offers an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides various employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to personal goals and aspirations. It aims to help students plan their future, make the most of their time at the University, and enhance their employability. Services include part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical one-to-one help with career planning, CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Group sessions on career planning are also provided within each course. Students and graduates can use these services free of charge for up to two years after graduation.

Course Details

The curriculum for this course includes two 20-credit modules, one focusing on research skills for postgraduate study and another in archaeology. The degree culminates in a 140-credit Research Dissertation. The delivery methods for taught modules include lectures, seminars, individual tutorials, and field visits to archaeological and heritage sites. Assessment for core modules is through written work and other methods, with each module lasting 2.5 hours per week for an eight-week period. The Programme Leader serves as the Personal Tutor.

Course Modules

Landscapes and Memory
Research Dissertation
Research Skills in Archaeology and Heritage

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