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University of Aberdeen: Archaeology of the North
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Geosciences |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc Archaeology of the North is the only programme of its type in the world, investigating the material culture and heritage of the far northern hemisphere. With an emphasis on colonisation and culture contact, lifeways and world-views, this programme will help you develop knowledge and critical awareness of issues specific to northern archaeology, providing a solid foundation for further study or professional employment.
Developing the research skills required to investigate the material culture and heritage of the far northern hemisphere, a region that includes Scotland and the circumpolar region from Mongolia to the Canadian Arctic.
With an emphasis on colonisation and culture contact, lifeways and world-views, every graduate is provided with a thorough knowledge of the theory and practice specific to northern archaeology, together with the foundation for further study or professional employment.
In addition, every graduate will have acquired detailed competence in a specialist regional or chronological field, chosen from a range of options across the entire northern world.
The degree can be taken as preparation for higher research, as a professional qualification or purely for interest.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK Honours Degree at 2:2, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in Archaeology or a related discipline. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK Honours Degree at 2:1 (upper second class), or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in Archaeology or a related discipline. 2:2 in Archaeology or related discipline plus related professional experience. |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 15 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024.
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