Palaeoanthropology MSc

University of Liverpool Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full time, 2 years part time

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About the course

The MSc in Palaeoanthropology provides an up-to-date foundation in the study of human evolution for people interested in human origins.

INTRODUCTION

The programme provides a detailed introduction to, and review of, the issues of human evolution. An emphasis on research-connected teaching and active learning provides you with good preparation for a research degree. The programme also assists you to master a certain area of palaeoanthropology to build a career in this or a related domain.

You’ll complete your programme with a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words on an aspect of human evolution.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related fields such as (but not limited to) Earth or Life Sciences, History and Geography.

If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet our entry requirements, you could be eligible for a Pre-Master’s course. This is offered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways.

Fees

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year - £10,150
Part-time place, per year - £5,075

International fees
Full-time place, per year - £21,150
Part-time place, per year - £10,575

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Why did you choose postgraduate study at the University of Liverpool?
The department has many highly regarded academics from a diverse range of backgrounds. I knew that the array of modern facilities at the University would provide an enjoyable and instructive learning environment where I could learn from the best. The various summer placement opportunities also encouraged me towards the university.

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For me, it is the heavily encouraged practical focus that has been facilitated by up-to-date facilities and material, providing me with the confidence needed to pursue my own projects and a career in research.

How do the facilities in the University help you with your studies?
From the moment I began at the university, the department’s facilities and the resources within it have directly exposed me to the material world of prehistory. This includes lithic technologies, decorative ornaments, skeletal specimens, and prehistoric art on the universities artificial cave wall. The workshops have then given me the ability to replicate some of this material for myself, which helps to get into the minds of the past societies that I am studying. Additionally, the modern laboratory equipment allows me to understand the discipline beyond the textbook, through the undertaking of my own research projects.

How do you believe undertaking postgraduate study will help your career prospects?
I believe that the myriad of both practical and theoretical skills I have gained throughout my studies, in addition to continued support from passionate staff members, has put me in good stead for a future within the discipline.

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If you are still uncertain which specific course you would like to undertake, take a gap year and try to gain relevant experience for your options. There’s no rush.