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Environmental archaeology, field and laboratory methodology

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Autumn Term 2025

About the course

Traces of previous human activities, as well as the traces of climate and environmental changes that have affected humans, can be studied using environmental archaeological methods. The course provides in-depth insights into environmental archaeological survey methods and analysis techniques. Archaeobotanical analysis, insect analysis, pollen analysis and various soil chemical - physical analyses and techniques are examples of the methods used. Through practical work in the field and in the laboratory, in groups and individually, skills are practiced for different sampling strategies in soil surveys and archaeological excavations.

Application and eligibility

Environmental archaeology, field and laboratory methodology, 15 credits

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Starts

1 September 2025

Ends

2 November 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognized university. Specific entry requirements are 90 ECTS in any of the following subjects, Archaeology, Environmental Archaeology, Geography, Geology, History, Anthropology, Classics, Biological and/or environmental sciences, or an equivalent/ related subject. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
 
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits

Application code

UMU-F1301

Application

The online application opens 15 October 2024 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 January 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 24,150

Total fee

SEK 24,150

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