Scientific Methodology in Archaeology

This introductory course intends to provide an overview of key concepts and methods used in the archaeological sciences. As an introductory course to the MSc programme, this course will be based on lectures and the study of literature. Hands-on, practical courses will then be offered by the different specialisations within the MSc programme.

Archaeozoology

This is a practical course where you would apply and expand the knowledge and skills you gained in archaeozoology during your bachelor's programme. This course will complete your training in order to investigate a broad spectrum of faunal remains from archaeological sites and assemblages.

Osteoarchaeology

This is a graduate seminar in human osteology and paleopathology designed to further knowledge about what human remains can tell us about the past. This class is for students who already have comprehensive training in the identification and basic analysis of human skeletal remains. It will be necessary for students who are developing research topics for their Master’s theses in osteoarchaeology, and of value to students who want to acquire the knowledge necessary to undertake doctoral research that involves human osteology.

Computational Archaeology

The Data Analysis with Python course focuses on the use of Python, a high-level, general-purpose programming language. It is suitable for many applications, ranging from digital humanities to engineering. We can use Python for archaeological data analysis and visualisation, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in archaeology, automation, scientific computing, modelling and simulation, remote sensing, GIS, and many others. In this course, we learn key statistical tools and methodologies, such as regression analysis and non-parametric statistics. We utilise building blocks of (Python) programming, such as conditions, loops, and functions. "Data Analysis with Python" is a hands-on course, so you will get the opportunity to work on many real archaeological case studies.  

• Hunter-gatherer Archaeology
• Key developments in European Prehistory
• Urban Archaeology

• Neolithisation in the Near East
• Archaeology of the Assyrian Empire
• Environmental History of the Near East

• Diversities of doing Greek. ‘Hellenisation’ and ‘Hellenism’ in ancient Eurasia
• The Archaeology of Roman Imperialism in the Western Mediterranean
• Archaeology of the Crusades

• Mobility, interaction and colonialism in the Americas
• Current issues in the Archaeology of the Americas