MSc Archaeology Palaeoanthropology at University of Southampton

Explore the evolution, biology and behaviour of humankind through the study of our Stone Age ancestors. With this specialist master’s in palaeoanthropology you’ll gain expertise in the analysis of stone tools and hominin skulls to understand our evolutionary journey. You’ll work closely with experts in our

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 1 to 5 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your studies will run for a full year, from September to the following September. If you’d like to take longer to complete this master’s you can study part-time over 2 to 5 years. If you decide that you’d like to change to a different archaeology specialism within the first 2 weeks of term you’ll be able to change your degree.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, regional councils, museums, libraries, universities, archaeological contractors, archaeological consultants. Careers directly related to the course include heritage manager, archivist, archaeologist, historic buildings officer, conservation officer, academic researcher, museum curator, gallery exhibitions officer.

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