University of Aberdeen: Archaeology of the North
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Geosciences |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The only degree of its kind in the world, reflecting the unique research focus of the Department of Archaeology at Aberdeen. Developing the research skills required to investigate the material culture and heritage of the far northern hemisphere, a region that includes Scotland, the North Atlantic, Scandinavia and Baltic Europe, northern Russia and the circumpolar region through Siberia, the North Pacific and high-latitude North America.
With an emphasis on colonisation and culture contact, life-ways 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.
MSc
Sponsorship info
View the programme page to find out about any scholarships and funding you may be able to apply for.
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, 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. |
| Assessment | Assessment for each 30-credit taught module is on the basis of one 3000-word essay and one project on topics relevant to the course, chosen in consultation with the course coordinator. The nature of the project may vary from course to course and include reports, exercises and presentations. Dissertations will normally be 12,000 words in length. |
| Modules | View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your master’s degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| EU | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
Sponsorship info
View the programme page to find out about any scholarships and funding you may be able to apply for.
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, 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. |
| Assessment | Assessment for each 30-credit taught module is on the basis of one 3000-word essay and one project on topics relevant to the course, chosen in consultation with the course coordinator. The nature of the project may vary from course to course and include reports, exercises and presentations. Dissertations will normally be 12,000 words in length. |
| Modules | View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your master’s degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| EU | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
Sponsorship info
Find out more about scholarships for postgraduate programmes at University of Aberdeen
| study@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1224 272090 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
| Entry requirements | Upper 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent, preferably in archaeology or a related discipline across the arts, social sciences or physical sciences; applicants whose 1st language is not English require proof of English language proficiency. |
| Assessment | Assessment for each 30-credit taught module is on the basis of one 3000-word essay and one project on topics relevant to the course, chosen in consultation with the course coordinator. The nature of the project may vary from course to course and include reports, exercises and presentations. Dissertations will normally be 12,000 words in length. |
| Modules | Modules include: Northern worlds; northern cultures and peoples; theories and methods in research; advanced archaeological approaches in northern research; dissertation. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
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