MA by Research in Archaeology - Material Culture and Social Agency in Exeter United Kingdom | University of Exeter

At Exeter, our research on material culture and social agency combines interdisciplinary approaches with theoretical and methodological insights to explore how people interact with objects throughout history and in modern times.

Our ongoing studies address diverse topics:
Organic and inorganic materials and their associated technologies
Sensory experiences in prehistoric communities
Learning and passing down craft techniques and artisanal practices
Trade and movement of objects and resources in ancient civilizations
How identity and representation connect to material goods
Cultural heritage and its significance
Displaying and interpreting archaeological finds
The role of material culture in social and political systems: rituals and monumental structures
Emergence and evolution of advanced stone tool-making methods
Tool function analysis linked to shifting agricultural and land use practices
Iron production methods and their impact on Iron Age connections across Europe and South Asia
Transition from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens in Eurasian regions
Cognitive development in early human ancestors