- Demonstrate understanding and assess of the distinctive character and challenges of the archaeology of hunting and gathering communities and the opportunities this provides in global context)
- Critically understand the use of analogy and ethnoarchaeology in the archaeology of hunter-gatherers
- Assess the social and political context of our archaeological knowledge of hunting and gathering communities and the problems and potentials associated with this
- Critically evaluate diverse sources of data on past and present hunting and gathering communities (archaeology, anthropology, genetic, linguistics etc) and transform them into knowledge
- Appropriately select and apply discipline-specific archaeological skills and approaches to resolve research problems and develop our understanding of hunter-gatherer communities
- Communicate findings and ideas clearly and effectively in oral, written and visual
- Work within large or small teams and independently, leading and being led as appropriate
- Effectively manage projects and deadlines over the course of a year of intensive study
- Design, structure, research and implement a significant piece of original research focused on hunter-gatherer archaeology, in the form of an MSc research thesis
Graduate attributes
Graduates from the MSc/GDip in Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology will have
- H developed interpersonal, intercultural, and life skills necessary for flourishing in an increasingly global and digital society
- a strong knowledge of the hunter-gatherer past and the potentials of this for imagining and realising the future.
- ability to work independently and with peers in collaborative and flexible ways.
- resourcefulness, creativity and problem-solving skills.
- proficiency in collating, analysing and interpret scientific information.
- an ability to evaluate, synthesise and communicate different views.
- an understanding of the social and political context of knowledge production.
- an understanding of the deep history of contemporary issues and of the potential of knowledge of the human past to creatively and critically shape the future.
They will be
- Academically excellent, and have developed capacities to forge a career in hunter-gatherer research and/or advocacy as well as a broad range of other professional possibilities.
- In possession of knowledge, skills, experience and attitudes needed to flourish in society.
- Intellectually flexible and culturally literate and globally engaged; with especially increased understanding of cultural diversity as it relates to hunter-gatherer societies and the value of this for present and future societies.
- Committed to issues surrounding equality, diversity and inclusion in their professional contexts.