Early Medieval and Byzantine Archaeology MA
12 months full time; 24 months part time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £5,500
International: full time £11,500
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
This new programme builds on the success of the suite of established Archaeology Masters' programmes, but offers students a unique opportunity to study early Medieval Europe and Byzantine Archaeology, for which Newcastle has a growing international reputation. The programme will be particularly relevant for students with a background in ancient history, archaeology, art history, classics and related disciplines. It will prepare you to study at PhD level, or to enter a profession requiring high-level skills in literacy, research and project management.
Throughout the programme students have access to outstanding library holdings and unique museum resources, including the £26million Great North Museum, of which the University is a partner. The museum has bought together internationally important collections of Prehistoric, Greek, Etruscan, Roman and Romano-British artefacts. You will also have access to specialist facilities including the Gertrude Bell Archive, the Wolfson archaeology Laboratory and the Shefton collections of Greek archaeology. With Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site close by, students are also offered the opportunity to undertake regular study trips and fieldwork projects on site.
Optional field trips are available to Rome, Athens, the Lower Rhine Frontier and throughout the UK. The cost of each overseas trip is approximately £450 and this covers travel, food and accommodation.
View our video online to find out more about being a postgraduate student in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.
+Modules
The programme offers a wide range of modules some of which may be shared across the Archaeology suite and may include compulsory modules, a wide range of practical and thematic optional modules, and research training. A research dissertation is also undertaken.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules.
+Entrance Requirements
An upper-second class Honours degree, or an international equivalent in archaeology, history or related discipline.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, with a minimum 6.5 in writing, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
Sandra Fletcher
School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Telephone +44 (0) 191 222 7966
Email: pg.historical@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Archaeology.
