Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in an arts, humanities or science subject is usually required The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 176 or above, with at least 162 in each component

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..funerary-archaeology-msc

Overview

One of the most successful of its kind anywhere, this course has trained many of those now practising the discipline.

We work closely with commercial archaeology units and museums to make sure you learn the skills they’re looking for.

There are chances to work with partner organisations in the UK and overseas as part of your dissertation.

Enhance your skills. Prepare for doctoral research in human osteology.

You’ll learn the tools to write human history from human remains.

Programme structure

Core modules

Funerary Archaeology
Quantitative Methods in Anthropology and Archaeology
Research Design: planning, execution and presentation
Biological Anthropology I
Biological Anthropology II
Human Anatomy
Human Osteology
Dissertation

Optional module

Choose from a range including:
Any units in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities to the value of 15 credits.

Teaching

Seminars
Lectures
Practical classes
Projects

Assessment

Coursework Assignments
Dissertation