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Overview
The Archaeology and anthropology of death and burial course offered by University of Cambridge will also be discussion of new and unique ways contemporary society interacts with the deceased, featuring cremation ash tattoos, jewelled skeletons, and zombie history.
By studying this week, the students should have:
- become familiar with navigating around the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and from VLE to links and back
- test your ability to access files and the web conferencing software and sort out any problems with the help of the Technology Enhanced Learning team
- learn how to look for, assess and reference internet resources
- contribute to a discussion forum to introduce yourself to other students and discuss why you are interested in the course and what you hope to get out of your studies
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The archaeology of death and burial
- The Ancient Dead
- Memento Mori: the relationship between death and art
- Catacombs, crypts, and graveyards: death tourism
- Ashes to Ink: new ways of engaging with the dead
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Archaeology Anthropology View 14 other Short Courses in Anthropology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to everyone, and you don’t need any previous knowledge or experience of the subject to attend.
- Our short courses are designed especially for adult learners who want to advance their personal or professional development. They are taught by tutors who are expert in both their subjects and in teaching students of all ages and experiences.
- Please note that all teaching is in English. You should have near-native command of the English language in order to get the maximum benefit from the course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents415 GBP / full≈ 415 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents415 GBP / full≈ 415 GBP / full
Funding
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