The Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology (PAPA) MSc is a cross-disciplinary course in human origins delivered by a world-leading university. It will bring you a deep and expert understanding of the scientific records of human origins taught to you by a team of leading experts. Through it you will gain familiarity with the archaeological and fossil evidence of early humanity as well as the methods used to answer the questions about our deepest past.
Coordinated by UCL’s Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology departments and drawing on expertise from across the university and other institutions, this course will provide you with training in the specialisms of your choice, while also ensuring you are introduced to the wider scope of approaches to the study of human evolution.
Having run now for over 15 years, we have PAPA alumni actively leading a new generation of human origins research across the world. Our course is a proven springboard to PhD courses, careers in academia, archaeological science, specialist archaeological fieldwork, science media and much more.
The course is designed to prepare you for a career in human origins research, palaeolithic archaeology and other associated disciplines. Additionally, you will receive the skills necessary for:
In addition, the course can enhance wider career prospects by giving you transferable skills attractive to employers in a wide range of businesses and sectors, such as:
Graduate destinations for the Palaeoanthropology and Palaeolithic Archaeology MSc* include: