MSc Human Evolution
MSc Human Evolution employs cutting-edge approaches drawn from a diverse range of fields – including biology, engineering, genetics, data science and more – to advance your understanding of human evolution.
Study a course developed and delivered by leading researchers
Taught in state-of-the-art facilities, including specialised osteology and imaging laboratories
Includes a minimum of two weeks spent on placement excavating an archaeological site*
Placements include the rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field by getting involved with excavation and bioarchaeological analysis of real human remains at a medieval cemetery - the Poulton Project, Cheshire
Additional opportunities to take part in excavations with members of the programme team at Palaeolithic archaeological sites abroad
Undertake advanced training in state-of-the-art research methods, through the collection and statistical analyses of your own discoveries and data in our osteology laboratories
Offers excellent career prospects in a broad range of disciplines
The study of human evolution offers fundamental insights into questions that humans have asked for millennia: ‘Who are we?’; ‘Where did we come from?’; ‘What makes us human?’; and ‘What makes us different from other animals?’. The programme modules contain a blend of hands-on practical applications and provide the basis for understanding how behaviour relates to skeletal form in modern humans, and thus how morphology provides a window on past behaviours in fossil hominins.
* Practical and field activities underpin all programmes in the school. PPE and access to specialist facilities are provided for all necessary practical work. There are no additional costs for any day field trips.You will be required to meet other potential costs, such as field clothing, visas and immunisations if required. Locations may be subject to change and also subject to national and international travel restrictions.
MSc Human Evolution focuses on studying the human animal through:
Advanced training in human osteology and dental anthropology to understand our bodies as they are today
Close examination of the fossil record, which comprises palaeoanthropological, palaeontological, environmental, archaeological and genetic datasets
Cutting-edge research on ancient DNA and Proteomics (protein-based analyses) to understand the genetic underpinnings of the variation we see today and in our distant past
You will be taught in new human osteology laboratories, which house world-class osteology collections and specialist equipment for digital radiography and 3-dimensional imaging, such as laser scanners and microscribes for advanced morphometric studies.
You will study in our imaging laboratory which houses the latest equipment, including: advanced computer technology; a state-of-the-art Artec 3-D handheld scanner; multiple 3-D printers; an up-to-date and comprehensive cast collection of human fossil remains; and a comparative collection of primate skeletal material. Facilities also include cutting-edge, ancient DNA laboratories, a state-of-the-art GIS suite and laboratories for environmental analyses containing a TOC (total organic carbon) analyser, laser granulometer, chromatographic and spectrometric equipment.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Careers support if you choose to study at LJMU
In this section we run through the many ways we will equip you for today's job market.
You’ll graduate with practical experience
When looking for graduate jobs, experience is invaluable. It’s something lots of graduates lack, so our degrees offer opportunities for work-related learning, which means that when you graduate from Liverpool John Moores University, you don’t just leave with a good degree, you can also leave with practical experience.
You'll improve your job prospects with our careers support
Our careers service can help improve your job prospects when you graduate.
The importance of industry experience
To make sure that you have an up-to-date and commercially relevant degree, you will be taught by academics who are involved within their industry. We also invite industry leaders to give guest lectures to our students.
You can make use of our fantastic links with employers
We have strong links with big-name employers both locally and nationally – from Tate Liverpool to Barclays – which means that we can provide you with valuable work placements, paid internships and industry master classes.
Careers Zones
The Careers Team operate out of Faculty-based Careers Zones. As well as Careers Advisers, you can also meet with an Employability Adviser in the Zones, who can offer support with job applications, personal statements, CVs, interviews, postgraduate study applications, placement advice and much more.
You can also pick up a range of careers information and resources in the Zones, including our annual, school-specific Career Planning Guides.
CareerSmart
All students in their first year of study will have an opportunity to engage with the CareerSmart programme as an integral part of a core module of study. Once you have completed this, a wide range of other career-related provision and services will be available to support your development throughout your studies.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after Degree course
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
You must have a degree awarded by a university that is officially recognised by Ecctis.
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with pass rate of 53% will be considered for direct admission to Postgraduate courses.
You should have a minimum of IELTS 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component score or we may accept equivalent qualifications.
We will accept the following Standard XII English state boards with a score of 70% or above as an alternative to IELTS:
CBSE
CISCE (ISC)
A UKVI approve SELT is a compulsory requirement for students applying from the regions of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh - even if the students have studied their Standard XII from CBSE/ISCE Boards
Qualification
Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary)
IELTS Academic (register)
6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IB (register)
78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20
Cambridge CPE (register)
Grade C
Cambridge CAE (register)
Grade C or Minimum of 169 with no skill less than 162
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level IV (find out more information)
Pass in all Skills
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III (find out more information)
Pass in all Skills
Language Cert (register)
ESOL (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50
Or
ESOL (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) B2 Pass – no component below 33/50
NCUK English Language Test (visit NCUK to register)
6.0
Oxford Test of English (OTE)
120 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)
Oxford Test of English (OTE)
130 Overall with 111 in each component (equivalent to IELTS 6.5, 5.5 for each component)
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
61 (Minimum of 59 in each component)
Pearson Versant English Placement Test
62 (Minimum of 57 in each component)
PSI Service UKVI Skills for English test
B2 pass in all 4 components (equivalent to IELTS 6.0, 5.5 for each component)
Online English Language Level Test (ELLT)* (find out more information)
ELLT B2+ Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component)
Or
ELLT C1 Overall, Reading 23, Listening 28, Writing 5, Speaking 5 (for courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each component)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
16600 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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