MA (Hons) Archaeology/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 experience,
covering archaeological methods and promoting archaeology's societal value. We
organize both local and overnight excursions to historical sites, natural settings, museums, and other cultural institutions.
Participants can engage in ongoing faculty research initiatives involving field surveys, digs, archival studies, and collection-based work, while also securing internships at heritage and museum institutions through our partner network. We additionally assist students in joining European excavation teams.
Various industries, including finance, legal, corporate, and hospitality sectors, appreciate the adaptable competencies gained through archaeology studies, such as collaboration, hands-on troubleshooting, and analytical thinking.
Numerous alumni pursue careers in archaeology and heritage preservation, working for
public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and cultural entities 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 service providers operating globally like GUARD Archaeology Ltd.