Our MRes in Archaeology offers an excellent opportunity to conduct original archaeological research into a chosen topic and become proficient in advanced research skills and project management. The course also provides ideal preparation for MPhil/PhD research and valuable training for a career in the archaeology and heritage sectors.Our course provides a thorough grounding in the current archaeological theory and method, and will lead to the completion of a 28,000-word Research Dissertation.We offer supervision in a broad range of archaeological and heritage subjects and topics for Britain and neighbouring regions drawing on the expertise of our well-known archaeology and heritage specialists. Our areas of research expertise include: the history and theory of archaeology Mesolithic archaeology Iron Age and Roman Britain Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age archaeology geoarchaeology mortuary archaeology archaeologies of memory, materiality and material culture art and aesthetics stone sculpture and public archaeology.