MA (Hons) Archaeology/English Language and Linguistics in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Archaeology explores humanity's historical relationship with the environment by examining artifacts, ancient sites, structures, and geographical areas.
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 experience,
covering excavation methods and promoting archaeology's societal value. We
organize both day trips and overnight excursions to historical locations, natural settings, museums, and other cultural institutions.
Students can engage in ongoing faculty research initiatives involving site surveys, digs, archival work, and collection-based studies, while also securing internships at heritage and museum institutions through our partner network. We additionally assist students in joining excavation teams throughout Europe.
Various industries, including finance, legal, corporate, and hospitality sectors, appreciate the adaptable competencies gained through archaeology studies, such as collaboration, hands-on troubleshooting, and evaluative thinking.
Numerous alumni pursue careers in professional 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, as well as private archaeological service providers operating globally such as GUARD Archaeology Ltd.