COURSE OVERVIEW

Master of Arts (Archaeology)

Offered By: University Sains Malaysia(USM)

Course Fields: Creative Arts & Design

Course Level: Master's Degree

Course Modes: Full Time

English Proficiency: IELTS

Course Duration: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

Course Intake: October

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Total Cost: RM 8,188.00

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University Fee:

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Student Visa MY 2,070.00
total MYR 8,188.00

The Centre for Global Archaeological Research offers MA degree in Archaeology. The intent of the programme is to provide appropriate education and training through thesis writing on the recovery, analysis and interpretation of archaeological sites, materials and context while simultaneously assuring that sufficient background is obtained in history and scientific archaeology.

The PhD programme offers concentration only in archaeology. It emphasises a sound understanding of archaeological science, interdisciplinary training and the development of practical skills. The programme is designed to integrate experiences and perspectives of research throughout the thesis writing with strong theoretical and methodological training.

Research Thrust Areas:
Paleolithic Period in Southeast Asia:

  • Prehistoric Lithic Industry
  • Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction
  • Prehistoric Burials and Human Origins
  • Faunal Remains in Prehistory
  • Prehistoric Diet
  • Technological Change in Prehistory
  • Geophysical Site Identification 
Neolithic Culture in Southeast Asia
  • Prehistoric Lithic Industry
  • Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction
  • Morphological and Compositional Studies on Pottery
  • Prehistoric Burials and Human Origins
  • The Origins of Agriculture
  • Faunal Remains in Prehistory
  • Prehistoric Diet
  • Technological Change and Trade in Prehistory
  • Geophysical Site Identification
Metal Age in Southeast Asia
  • Palaeo-environmental Reconstruction
  • Prehistoric Burials and Human Origins
  • Iron and Bronze Industry
  • Faunal Remains in Prehistory
  • Prehistoric Diet
  • Technological Change and Trade in Prehistory
Archaeohistory in Southeast Asia
  • Early Civilisations
  • Early Historic Burials
  • Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction
  • Early Historic Diet
  • Early Historical Technology and Trade
Ethnoarchaeology in South East Asia:
  • Hunters - Gatherers
  • Rock Paintings
  • Burials
  • Technology
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University Sains Malaysia(USM)

Established as the second university in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971, USM moved from its temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College, Bukit Gelugor to the present 416.6 hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 km from Georgetown. Read more

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