MA (SocSci) (Hons) Archaeology/Economics in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Archaeology explores humanity's historical relationship with their environment by examining artifacts, ancient sites, structures, and geographical contexts.
Students can acquire hands-on field 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 archaeological field methods and promoting archaeology's societal value. We
organize both day trips and overnight excursions to historical sites, natural settings, museums, and other cultural institutions.
Students may participate in ongoing faculty research initiatives involving field surveys, excavations, 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, hands-on troubleshooting, and evaluative thinking.
Numerous alumni pursue careers in specialized archaeological and heritage positions with
public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and cultural entities across Scotland and internationally,
such as the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Archaeology Scotland, the British Museum, National Museums of Scotland and Glasgow Life, alongside private archaeological service providers operating globally like GUARD Archaeology Ltd.