MSc Archaeology

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This Masters will enable you to develop your own holistic approach to the challenges of contemporary archaeological research and practice. The programme combines conceptual learning with independent research and project-based work. A key strength of this programme is its flexibility, which allows you to create a portfolio of courses based on your individual needs and interests..

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • The University can facilitate work placements and internships with organisations such as Historic Environment Scotland, the National Trust and the Hunterian Museum.
  • Our collaboration with SUERC, a premier scientific dating facility, supports interested students developing their skills in the archaeological sciences.
  • Our staff are engaged in a variety of innovative research projects (both in Scotland and abroad) and actively involve students in such projects.
  • Interested students are supported to develop their skills in the use and creation of digital collections and archives.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates will have a solid foundation of skills, knowledge and understanding from which to pursue careers in universities, research institutes, government agencies, conservation charities and private-sector professional practice. The course also prepares you to proceed to study for a PhD in Archaeology.

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Requirements

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Modules

  • RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
  • ARCHAEOLOGY DISSERTATION
  • APPROACHING THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH TEXT
  • APPROACHING THE ANCIENT WORLD THROUGH MATERIAL CULTURE
  • ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIGITAL IMAGING
  • BRITISH BATTLEFIELDS: ANALYSIS AND CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
  • CLOTH AND CLOTHING
  • CURRENT ISSUES IN SOUTH-WEST ASIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN ARCHAEOLOGY
  • DIGITAL PASTS: INTERACTIVE MEDIA AND GAMES FOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND HERITAGE
  • EXPERIENCING LANDSCAPE AND HERITAGE
  • FEASTING LIKE THE ANCIENTS: AN INTER-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO EARLY FOOD AND DRINK
  • LANDSCAPE AND POWER IN THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND EAST MEDITERRANEAN PGT
  • LANDSCAPE ARCHAEOLOGIES
  • LANDSCAPE AND ENVIRONMENT IN GAELIC SCOTLAND
  • MATERIAL CULTURE IN CONTEXT
  • MEDIEVAL IRELAND, 800-1100: SOURCES AND DEBATES
  • MEDITERRANEAN LANDSCAPES
  • METHOD AND PRACTICE IN CONFLICT HERITAGE
  • MODERN WARFARE: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY WARFARE
  • PAST IMPERFECT, PRESENT TENSE: A PRACTICAL HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE PAST PGT
  • PEOPLE IN A CHANGING WORLD: ARCHAEOLOGY, CLIMATES AND ENVIRONMENT
  • REMOTE SENSING FOR HUMAN ECOLOGY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
  • THE ART OF WAR: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES
  • THEMES IN EARLY MEDIEVAL SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY
  • VIKING AND LATE NORSE ARTEFACTS (AD 750-1350)
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    Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
    Tuition fee
    Apply by
    Start date
    Sep 2025
    Sep 2026
    Duration
    Campus
    Mode of study
    Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
    Offer response
    4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
    Backlogs accepted
    This course accepts backlogs