MA Archaeology of Death and Memory in Chester United Kingdom | University of Chester

Our Master of Arts program in Archaeology of Death and Memory delves into humanity's intricate relationship with mortality and remembrance, spanning from Paleolithic hunter-gatherers to modern societies.

This innovative, transhistorical graduate program has worldwide relevance. You'll develop specialized knowledge in analyzing funerary practices, burial traditions, and memorialization throughout history, offering insights into contemporary discussions about mortality.

While rooted in archaeology, the program uniquely bridges multiple disciplines. You'll engage with theoretical discussions linking archaeological methods to broader humanities and social science themes, including ritual studies, corporeal analysis, material culture research, and memory studies. This makes the degree appealing not just to archaeology or history graduates, but also to students from diverse academic backgrounds.