Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Thesis) in Anthropology - Archaeology in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
37,746
(c. USD22,009.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Archaeology aims to uncover insights about ancient human civilizations by examining physical remnants from bygone eras. These remnants may range from collections of movable objects like flint implements to grand architectural wonders such as Aztec pyramids, as well as entire terrains shaped by human activity. Researchers gather information through on-site investigations and digs, then analyze this material using both scientific methods and theoretical frameworks. While fundamentally rooted in the humanities due to its focus on human cultures and their evolution, archaeology incorporates knowledge from various scientific domains. This field serves as our most important window into humanity's distant past, revealing the slow cultural and social transformations that shaped modern societies. At Otago, students can explore diverse Archaeology courses, with postgraduate options for guided practical research in field and lab settings, especially within New Zealand and Pacific regions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Applicants seeking admission to a programme of study comprising of papers and a thesis (240 points combined) must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
Applicants seeking admission to the programme of study comprising the 120-point thesis only on the basis of completing the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects or equivalent must:
have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
37,746