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The Archaeology program at Glasgow boasts a vibrant postgraduate community engaged in diverse research spanning from the Mesolithic era to modern times, covering regions from Northern Scandinavia to the Eastern Mediterranean.
Our primary areas of expertise include: Scottish archaeology, with a focus on the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods as well as Celtic, Pictish, and Viking studies Mediterranean archaeology, ranging from Spain to Turkey, exploring topics from Bronze Age mining to postcolonial research historical archaeology, covering classical antiquity through the 20th century aerial and satellite image analysis for landscape history through aerial archaeology the study of battlefields and conflict archaeology.
Postgraduate students in Glasgow's Archaeology program benefit from one of the university's most welcoming, cooperative, and intellectually stimulating campus communities. The group fosters an environment of academic generosity, offering numerous opportunities for MLitt and PhD candidates to participate in ongoing projects or initiate collaborative ventures, whether through fieldwork, classroom activities, conferences, or publications.
Our Master of Research program combines structured coursework with independent research. Students complete 60 to 80 credits of taught courses while also conducting original research that contributes new knowledge to the field.