MA (Hons) Archaeology in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

Archaeology explores humanity's entire history, spanning millions of years from our earliest ancestors to contemporary times. Unlike historians who rely on written records and oral traditions, archaeologists examine physical artifacts and remains to piece together ancient societies and cultures. This program delves into renowned archaeological sites, addresses key research questions, and teaches essential techniques for interpreting the past. Our interdisciplinary approach incorporates arts, humanities, social sciences, and scientific methods. Students can investigate diverse eras and methodologies, including human evolution, prehistoric hunter-gatherers, early agricultural communities, and Iron Age civilizations. Our research spans geographical regions from Scotland through Europe, the Mediterranean, Egypt, and the Near East, with particular expertise in osteology (the analysis of skeletal remains). In later years, students may focus on specific historical periods, regions, or cultures. Practical training is central to our program, offering hands-on work with artifacts from our Vere Gordon Childe collection. Fieldwork experience begins with a three-week excavation in Year 1, with opportunities for additional fieldwork, heritage projects, public outreach initiatives, and laboratory analysis in subsequent years.