Study Archaeology MRes

Course Highlights

This 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.

This 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.

Chester offers supervision in a broad range of archaeological and heritage subjects and topics for Britain and neighbouring regions drawing on the expertise of our well-known archaeology and heritage specialists. Focus your research on one of the following fields of expertise:

• 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
• Medieval Buildings
• Museology/Collections
• Heritage Studies
• Museum Studies
• Public Archaeology.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

Teaching

• The principal methods of delivery for taught modules will be a mixture of lectures, seminars, individual tutorials and field visits to archaeological and heritage sites. The Research Dissertation is taught through regular supervisory meetings.
• The taught modules are delivered online for those students on the distance learning route.

Assessment

• Assessment for the core modules is via written work and other methods equivalent to approximately 4,000 words per 20-credit module.
• The Research Dissertation will be approximately 28,000 words in length.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or any relevant discipline discipline with CGPA 3.00 or 65% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.75 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:1 or above honours degree in archaeology or any relevant discipline discipline.
• Applicants will be required to produce up to 300 words describing their research topic and attend an interview.
• Consideration will be given to those who hold a lower classification who can demonstrate they are capable of performing at the level required to complete the course successfully.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 91

Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 / 7

With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands

Study Gaps

Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.