University of York
Master of Arts in Roman Archaeology
The Master of Arts in Roman Archaeology in History is offered by University of York.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Master of Arts in Roman Archaeology offered by the University of York
Explore the rich legacy of Roman EuropeUse traditional and leading forensic techniques whilst studying in a city embedded in Roman history.The Roman period remains at the heart of developments in archaeological science. The study and debate about the creation and collapse of complex civilisations has considerable direct relevance today.This course focuses on continent-wide debates about the nature of European and ethnic identities, which developed in the Roman period and which continue to have resonance hundreds of years later.They cover new fields of investigation, from new scientific methods to dynamic fields of enquiry that place discussions about gender, life cycle and contemporary heritage issues to the fore. You’ll acquire distinctive expertise in this field of archaeology.The impact of York’s heritage, embedded as it is in the remains of a Roman city, and our links to archaeological resources means that we are ideally placed to support the study of the Roman period in many ways.You can tailor your course to suit your interests. You can study European Roman archaeology incorporating funerary archaeology, and draw on our expertise in European Iron Age and early medieval archaeology.
Course contentYou'll take two core 20-credit modules. You’ll trace the development and physical manifestation of Rome as a world city and superpower, and examine burial practices across Roman Europe.In addition, you'll take two 20-credit option modules from a wide range of options, and four research skills modules (worth 5 credits each).Your dissertation offers you the chance to closely investigate an area of your choice.Core modulesRoman Europe (20 credits)Death, Burial and Commemoration in the Roman World (20 credits)
Option modulesYou will choose two further 20-credit modules and four 5-credit 'skills' modules from our full range of options. Examples may include:The Ancient Celts: Archaeology and Identity in Iron Age Europe (20 credits)Life and Death in Iron Age Britain and Ireland (20 credits)Debates in Funerary Archaeology (20 credits)Digital Knowledge Production in Archaeology (20 credits)Artefacts from Excavation (5 credits)Documents and Archives for Archaeologists (5 credits)