MA(SocSci) (Hons) Archaeology/Politics 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. Recent
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 emphasizes acquiring real-world heritage experience,
covering both archaeological methods and archaeology's societal contributions. Students enjoy
both local and overnight excursions to dig sites, historical areas, museums, and other cultural institutions.
Participants may join ongoing faculty research initiatives involving site surveys, excavations, archival studies, and collection-based work, while also securing internships at heritage and museum partners through our professional network. We additionally assist students in securing positions on 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 analytical thinking.
Numerous alumni pursue careers in archaeology and heritage preservation with
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 UK-based and international archaeological service providers such as GUARD Archaeology Ltd.