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The Comparative Art and Archaeology MA at UCL is a wide-ranging and challenging programme designed to provide students with a sophisticated understanding of the major problems, theories and approaches in the sociological and anthropological interpretation of the art of pre-modern societies. What and how will I learn? Students are encouraged to think critically and work independently in a broadly comparative perspective across the boundaries of regional and period specialisation which have traditionally characterised the study of art. They develop subject-specific, research-oriented skills relevant to their development as practising analysts within the history, anthropology or archaeology of art. Degree Structure Students undertake courses to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of one core course (40 credits), optional courses (80 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits). Core Modules Art: Interpretation and Explanation Dissertationreport All MA students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 15,000 words. Options Themes in American Archaeology Rethinking Classical Art: Sociological and Anthropological Approaches The Mediterranean World in the Iron Age Ancient Italy in the Mediterranean Art and Ritual in Ancient China Maya Art, Architecture and Archaeology South Asian Art and Archaeology Art and Archaeology of the Silk Road Aztec Archaeology: Codices and Ethnohistory Language, History and Archaeology courses available within UCL Further details available on subject website: http:www.ucl.ac.ukarchaeologymasterssummaryma-comparative.htm The programme is delivered through a combination of seminars, lectures and presentations. Some optional courses include site visits to museums. Assessment is through essays, coursework, oral examination and the dissertation. Why should I study this degree at UCL? The UCL Institute of Archaeology is the largest and most diverse department of archaeology in the UK, and provides a stimulating environment for postgraduate study. We are international in outlook, with students and staff from over 40 countries, and involvement in field research projects around the globe. The teaching staff for this programme bring together a range and depth of expertise that is arguably unparalleled at other institutions. UCL is located in central London, within walking distance to the British Museum and the British Library. UCL s own museums and collections form a resource of international importance for academic research. Your future career Some recent graduates of the programme have continued on to PhD studies while others have developed careers in museums, other professional cultural heritage organisations, as well as art and archaeology-related publishing and television. Entry Requirements A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor s degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. How to apply Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines. Who can apply? The programme is particularly suitable for graduates with a first degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, classics or art history who wish to develop the skills relevant to a professional career in archaeology and art history, or for continued research in this field. Funding UK and EU students are eligible to apply for Arts and Humanities Research Council funding. Those who are accepted for this Master s programme may also be eligible to apply to the Institute for English Heritage funded bursaries. RAE Rating Institute of Archaeology 60% rated 4* (world-leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) http:www.ucl.ac.ukgradprospectusarchaeology

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.