MSc Environmental Archaeology in London United Kingdom | University College London

This Master of Science program equips students with a comprehensive theoretical foundation for investigating research questions and methodologies related to ancient human-environment relationships, including subsistence practices and their evolution. The Institute of Archaeology boasts a distinguished legacy in environmental archaeology research and education, supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and extensive reference collections. As an interdisciplinary domain, environmental archaeology integrates scientific approaches for both field and laboratory work, enhancing archaeological understanding while offering valuable insights into humanity's long-term environmental impact - perspectives crucial for addressing our planet's future challenges.

We acknowledge that while the Anthropocene marks a period where human activity significantly affects geological processes, climate, and biodiversity, these behavioral patterns have deep historical roots. Human influence on landscapes and ecosystems - whether local, regional, or potentially global - predates written history. Environmental archaeology systematically collects tangible evidence documenting how human societies have utilized and altered their surroundings, encompassing animal and plant resources as well as soil and sediment systems.