Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Archaeology/Environmental Geoscience in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,743.18)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Archaeology explores humanity's past by examining artifacts, ancient sites, structures, and environments.
You'll develop hands-on excavation skills both in the UK and internationally. Previous
participants have joined digs throughout Europe and the Middle East, spanning locations like the Baltic nations, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, and Portugal.
Our program strongly focuses on acquiring real-world heritage experience,
covering both excavation methods and archaeology's societal contributions. We
organize local and overnight trips to historic locations, natural settings, museums, and other cultural sites.
You can participate in ongoing faculty research initiatives involving site surveys, digs, artifact collections, and archival work, while also securing internships at heritage institutions through our partner network. We additionally assist students in joining European excavation teams.
Various industries, from finance to hospitality, appreciate the adaptable competencies gained through archaeology studies, including collaboration, hands-on troubleshooting, and analytical thinking.
Numerous alumni pursue careers in archaeology and heritage preservation with
public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and cultural agencies across Scotland and internationally,
including the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Archaeology Scotland, the British Museum, National Museums of Scotland and Glasgow Life, as well as private archaeological firms operating globally like GUARD Archaeology Ltd.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects at AA (AB or BA may be considered).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BCC
Additional requirements: A-level Science subject at Grade B.
IB standard entry requirements
32 (5,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Science subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects at AA (AB or BA may be considered).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Two Higher Science subjects. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BCC
Additional requirements: A-level Science subject at Grade B.
IB standard entry requirements
32 (5,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Science subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
25,290