Overview

The MSc Archaeology at The University of Edinburgh provides strong foundations for a career in different professional settings, including academia, development-led archaeology, and museums or heritage bodies.

Studying archaeology at the University of Edinburgh offers opportunities for advanced archaeological research to reimagine and reconstruct the lives of past societies, in ways that also contribute to contemporary themes such as planetary health, endangered heritage, and globalisation.

The degree covers themes in the archaeology of Europe, the Mediterranean, South-West Asia, Egypt and beyond, and will help you gain new skills in archaeological and heritage sciences, and up-to-date archaeological theory.

Studying in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology you will benefit from access to interdisciplinary networks and supervision from nationally and internationally-renowned scholars.

Career opportunities

Archaeology graduates can follow a variety of career options.

The programme equips you to go on to advanced study, and also provides a solid foundation for a career. You will gain practical as well as academic experience, team working and analytical skills, and will be able to work in a variety of contexts.

Examples of career paths available to archaeology graduates (although some may require additional training) include:

higher education
heritage management and agencies
commercial archaeology
teaching
tourism industry
broadcasting
police

An archaeology degree does not restrict you to a career in archaeology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Sources and Strategies in Archaeology

Archaeological Illustration

Archaeomaterials Analysis

Bronze Age Civilisations of the Near East and Greece

Archaeology of 'Celtic' Europe: Communities and Interactions

The Hittites: The Archaeology of an Ancient Near Eastern Civilisation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, preferably Archaeology or Classical Archaeology, or another degree in which Archaeology figures prominently (such as Anthropology in the case of applicants from the USA).

They will also consider an undergraduate degree in some other subjects such as History, Classics, Ancient History, and Geography if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme.

Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year

Home: £6,850

International/EU: £16,000

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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