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MSc Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research)

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Course Overview

Our MSc Archaeological Practice (Economic and Social Research) is designed specifically as training for the 1+3 funded Ph.D. studentships in the ESRC Doctoral Training Programme. This specialist Master's in archaeology provides you with the advanced conceptual, theoretical, and practical skills to undertake archaeological research, from prehistory to the middle ages, and over a considerable geographical breadth. The inclusion of the compulsory module in quantitative social research provides you with the statistical skills needed for doctoral research.

Graduates can pursue career paths in research and archiving, museums and galleries, education, or journalism. Possible professions include:

researcher

archivist

journalist

higher education lecturer

museum education officer

Civil Service administrator.

This degree will also provide you with the skills to undertake archaeological research at the Ph.D. level.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in humanities or social-sciences subject and references.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

9810,

18030, (INT)

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