Master of Arts in Archaeology at University of Venda

Admission Requirements An Honours degree in Archaeology from this or another university. Students must have obtained an average of 65% in the Honours degree. The MA in Archaeology is by dissertation only. Students must submit a mini research proposal (5-6 pages) together with their application and this proposal will be read before the department once vetted by the appointed supervisor(s). Career Opportunities Possible career paths include international development, cultural resource management, the legislative branch, forensic and physical anthropology, academic/ researcher, conservator/conservation officer, heritage manager, Museum officer/ Curator and exhibition officer, Tourism officer/ Archivist and natural resource management. Contract archaeology is a growing occupation with the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) mandates to assess cultural resources affected by both private and government funded projects. Forensic anthropologists not only work with police departments to help identify mysterious or unknown remains but also work in university and museum settings. They are also contracted in processes of grave removals in cases where such graves are affected by both private and government funded projects. This process is carried out in conjunction with community consultation about the graves.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education  |  Department: Department of Human Sciences  |  Duration: Honours degree+  |  Location: Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa

Career pathways

Possible career paths include international development, cultural resource management, the legislative branch, forensic and physical anthropology, academic/ researcher, conservator/conservation officer, heritage manager, Museum officer/ Curator and exhibition officer, Tourism officer/ Archivist and natural resource management. Contract archaeology is a growing occupation with the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) mandates to assess cultural resources affected by both private and government funded projects. Forensic anthropologists not only work with police departments to help identify mysterious or unknown remains but also work in university and museum settings.

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