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Environmental archaeology - problem orientation, research planning and applications

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Spring Term 2026

About the course

Environmental archaeology uses theories and methods both developed within the discipline as well as those adapted from other areas of science, for example geology, biology, chemistry and ecology. Advanced tools, including as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and quantitative environmental reconstruction are used in combination with more general theorizing around human's impact on, and interaction with, their surrounding environment in order to understand changes through time, both before and during the Anthropocene. Within environmental archaeology, data from several different information sources within geoarchaeology (-morphology, -chemistry and spectroscopy, isotopes) are integrated; pollen analysis; fossil insects; plant macrofossil all of which facilitate interpretation of archaeological remains and their surrounding landscape. This course provides interdisciplinary perspectives, where practical exercises are included in using experimental archaeology, GIS, statistics, environmental reconstructions as well as interpretation and presentation of environmental archaeological data. 

The course is problem-oriented with elements of applied experimental exercises. 

Application and eligibility

Environmental archaeology - problem orientation, research planning and applications, 7.5 credits

Det finns inga tidigare terminer för kursen Spring Term 2026 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

19 February 2026

Ends

23 March 2026

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

Univ: 90 ECTS courses in archeology, environmental archaeology, geology, environmental chemistry, physical geography, or its equivalent, as well as Environmental archaeology - advanced study in theory and methodology 15 ECTS credits, or its equivalent.  

Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits

Application code

UMU-F1304

Application

The online application opens 02 June 2025 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 August 2025. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 12,075

Total fee

SEK 12,075

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