Course summary
It has taken 7 million years of struggle to make us ‘human’. How did we get here and why? Investigate the biological and behavioural changes that made us the species we call Homo sapiens on this new MSc Human Evolution. Applications for this course should be made directly to the University of Liverpool here.
- Gain advanced practical and theoretical experience in the methods and practice of human evolution research
- Enjoy hands-on training in archaeological fieldwork, including the excavation of human remains
- Acquire knowledge of the human fossil record, ancient DNA, proteomics, Neanderthal archaeology and spatial analysis
- Gain insights into the early archaeological records of Africa and Eurasia, archaeological and evolutionary theory, as well as ecological, environmental, and climate change modelling
- Engage independently and critically with a significant body of data on the foundations of human evolutionary studies
- Acquire knowledge of a wide range of perspectives, cultures, practices and benefits of variation and diversity within the human species
- Delivered as a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, studying MSc Human Evolution gives you the unique opportunity to benefit from two institutions’ specialisms.
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. The MSc in Human Evolution uses a wide range of assessment methods, including coursework (critiques, reports, research design, professional reports and essays), tests and oral presentations (group and individual). Assessment elements are regularly structured for you to benefit from the feedback that they provide. Formative assessments include bi-weekly quizzes embedded in the first semester module Advanced Osteology and Skeletal Pathology, to help you transition from undergraduate to postgraduate learning. The MSc focuses on authentic assessment via tasks such as fieldwork and lithic reports. Through studying the diversity of human societies, you will develop a truly global perspective.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree: -Students will be expected to have at least an upper second undergraduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Biology, or any other cognate science discipline. Relevant work experience: -Past practical experience will also be considered in lieu of achieving the requisite undergraduate degree (or the requisite grade) on a case-by-case basis. International requirements: -IELTS: 6.5
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Fees for this programme are to be confirmed.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ