Course summary
The archaeology of human origins is a fascinating and dynamic area of research, with new evidence and theories constantly changing our interpretation of who we are. The course addresses fascinating questions such as: what makes us ‘human’? How did early human societies work? How different were Neanderthals from ourselves and why did they die out? What was life like in the Ice Age? We debate these questions and many others within a lively research environment as you build up your knowledge and experience of early prehistoric societies from three million to 5,000 years ago.
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/postgraduate-study/taught-postgrads/masters-courses/early-prehistory/#tab-2
Assessment method
In your final term of study, you will carry out research for your dissertation (which determines whether your qualification is MA or MSc) and give an assessed lecture on your dissertation topic. Previous dissertation topics have included: Narratives within Upper Palaeolithic cave art The prehistory of compassion Neanderthal children and burial Childhood in evolutionary perspectives Venus figurines Reinterpreting Clactonian and Acheulian assemblages New perspectives on microliths and social status
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/postgraduate-study/taught-postgrads/masters-courses/early-prehistory/#tab-6
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25900 | Year 1 |
| England | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11200 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11200 | Year 1 |
| International | £25900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD