Archaeology, MA (Hons)

About Archaeology, MA (Hons) - at University of Glasgow

Archaeology is the study of human history and its impact on the wider environment through the systematic identification, recovery and analysis of material remains such as houses, burial monuments, pottery, seeds and stone tools.

At Glasgow you can choose to take an Archaeology degree in the Faculty of Arts (MA), the Faculty of Law, Business & Social Sciences (MA (SocSci)) or the Faculties of Science (BSc).

What will I study?

Initially you will choose two introductory courses from

• Archaeology of Scotland


• Archaeological practice


• Archaeology in contemporary society.

The following year you will study courses covering

• European and Mediterranean archaeology from the earliest human settlement to the end of the first millennium AD


• Field archaeology in theory and practice


• Interpreting archaeology


• Analytical archaeology.

If you progress to Honours you will examine the nature of archaeological evidence in more detail. At Glasgow we have particular expertise in both prehistoric and historic archaeology, and various approaches to archaeology including computer applications, archaeological theory and archaeological science.

How will I learn?

Teaching is delivered by formal lectures, small group tutorials, seminars, practical work and regular field trips.

Special features

• You will visit archaeological sites and museums, undertake practical laboratory work and have access to the archaeological collections of the University’s Hunterian Museum.


• You will have opportunities to work on field projects in Britain, Europe and the Mediterranean.

Note

• No previous knowledge of archaeology is required for entry to first year, nor is the study of any particular school subject required.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Glasgow to find course entry requirements.

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