Archaeological Science

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Cranfield University

Comments about Archaeological Science - At the institution - Bedfordshire - England

• Entry requirements
  A first- or second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in archaeology, the natural sciences, or related disciplines. Students with other backgrounds who can show a knowledge of and interest in archaeological science will also be considered.
• Academic title
  Masters
• Course description
  This course is intended to give you a firm grounding in the principles and practice of archaeomaterials research. We cover both the natural science fundamentals necessary for analysing archaeological objects, as well as the research landscape around key archaeological themes relevant to these investigations. Key themes include innovation, technology, exchange, craft production, consumption patterns and interaction.You will develop hands-on experience with the wide range of approaches scientists use to study the past, from, from the laboratory analysis of artefacts to the experimental recreation of traditional technologies.
  
  Course Delivery:
  

  By written and practical examinations, continuous assessment, project presentation and oral exam.

  Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.

  To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.

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