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University of Aberdeen: Archaeology
| 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
This one year Master’s programme provides students from a range of academic backgrounds with a broad-based postgraduate qualification in Archaeology, but with the option of pursuing specific archaeological specialisms, including Viking Archaeology, Museum Studies, Bioarchaeology, Osteoarchaeology and Palaeopathology. This MSc in Archaeology provides an ‘umbrella’ programme to appeal to archaeology students from a range of backgrounds interested in pursuing specific archaeological subjects under the banner of a broad degree designation.
Teaching is research-led and ties into current projects run by the staff at the department, who are prominent researchers and fieldworkers in Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Northeast Asia, the North Atlantic and the circumpolar region from Siberia to the Canadian Arctic. You will learn about theory and method in archaeological research. The flexibility of our offering means you can choose courses based on your interests, such as Northern Worlds or Viking Archaeology. You can also learn key Geographical Information System (GIS) tools and techniques used in archaeology, and develop practical skills in cartography and geo-visualisation.
The University’s extensive museum collections also present unique opportunities to explore contemporary issues around the preservation and communication of archaeological finds, particularly in relation to osteoarchaeology. This programme can be taken as preparation for higher research, as a professional qualification, or purely out of interest. This programme is also appropriate as a conversion course for students new to archaeology but with a background in a cognate discipline.
MSc
| 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 | King's Campus 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 | King's Campus 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 | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 22000 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 | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9964 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
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 20 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and ranks among the best 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023). It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The …
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