MA (Hons) Archaeology/Economic and Social History in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Archaeology explores how ancient civilizations engaged with their environment by examining artifacts, historical sites, and geographical contexts.
Students can acquire hands-on excavation experience both domestically and internationally. Previous
participants have joined digs throughout Europe and the Middle East, spanning locations like the Baltic region, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, and Portugal.
The curriculum strongly focuses on obtaining real-world heritage sector experience,
covering both excavation methods and archaeology's societal contributions. We
organize local and overnight excursions to historical locations, natural settings, museums, and other cultural institutions.
Students may participate in ongoing faculty research initiatives involving site surveys, digs, archival studies, and collection-based work, while also securing professional placements at heritage and museum institutions through our partner network. Assistance is available for joining European excavation teams.
Various industries, including finance, legal, corporate, and hospitality sectors, appreciate the adaptable competencies developed through archaeology studies, such as collaborative skills, applied reasoning, and evaluative thinking.
Numerous alumni pursue careers in archaeology and heritage preservation, working for
public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and cultural agencies across Scotland and internationally,
including prominent entities like the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Archaeology Scotland, the British Museum, National Museums of Scotland, and Glasgow Life, alongside UK-based and international archaeological service providers such as GUARD Archaeology Ltd.