MSc Human Evolution at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

It has taken 7 million years of struggle to make us ‘human.’ How did we get here and why? In our Human Evolution MSc you'll investigate the biological and behavioural changes that made us the species we call 'Homo sapiens'. Our MSc offers the unique opportunity to benefit from two institutions specialisms’; the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time also available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will take 60 credits of required modules in semester one. Compulsory modules in semester one include Human Variation and Adaptation: Biological and Cultural Perspectives, Palaeoanthropology, Ancient DNA and Proteomics, Advanced Osteology and Skeletal Pathology.

Career pathways

Our MSc in Human Evolution will offer you the opportunity to learn a set of scientific skills useful in future careers in academia, in the private sector, or in associated scientific or heritage industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in Archaeology, Anthropology, Biology or a closely related subject. Past practical experience will also be considered as an alternative, on a case-by-case basis.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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