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MSc Human Evolution and Behaviour

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 2 years

Masters Degree Description

How has evolutionary theory altered our understanding of human life? Join UCL’s internationally respected Evolutionary Anthropology Group for a hands-on exploration of the evolution of humans and non-human primates. During your time with us, you’ll build a potent scientific enquiry skillset – with opportunities to work on active field projects internationally. Excellent preparation for work in health services, NGOs, science journalism and academia.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in an anthropology- or evolution-related discipline, including from social and life sciences, from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. These disciplines include, but are not restricted to, Anthropology, Archaeology, Human Sciences, Biology, Zoology, Genetics and Natural Sciences. We welcome applicants who have studied other subjects, including Psychology and Economics, and have a strong interest in evolutionary theory.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Human Evolution and Behaviour MSc graduates work in a diverse range of industry sectors including Health & social care, teaching & other educational activities, accountancy & financial services, policy & government, scientific research, development & analysis, academic research and HE, IT, technology & telecommunications.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Research Methods in Evolutionary Anthropology
  • Advanced Methods in Evolutionary Anthropology
  • Dissertation
  • Palaeoanthropology
  • Primate Anatomy, Evolution and Environments
  • Human Behavioural Ecology
  • Primate Behaviour and Ecology
  • Evolutionary Medicine
  • Skills in Field Primatology
  • Prehistoric Stone Artefact Analysis
  • Dispersals, extinctions, and intensification in the later Palaeolithic
  • The Archaeology of Early Human Origins

Optional modules

  • Palaeoanthropology
  • Primate Anatomy, Evolution and Environments
  • Human Behavioural Ecology
  • Primate Behaviour and Ecology
  • Evolutionary Medicine
  • Skills in Field Primatology
  • Prehistoric Stone Artefact Analysis
  • Dispersals, extinctions, and intensification in the later Palaeolithic
  • The Archaeology of Early Human Origins

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