BSc Archaeology: University of Glasgow

About the programme

Archaeology is the study of all aspects of humans in the past, from settlement to burial and from the remote Palaeolithic to the 21st century. This is done  through the systematic identification, recovery and analysis of material remains such as houses, burial monuments, pottery, seeds and stone tools.

The courses at the Department of Archaeology do not require any pre-existing knowledge, and are suitable for all students, in both Arts and Sciences. They provide a wide range of skills and learning experiences. There is a broad variety of modes of teaching and assessment in all the modules, with practical work at every level. This includes field trips, excavation, surveying, map study, and handling artefacts. Gaining sufficient fieldwork experience is normally a vital aspect of the course.

Career prospects

The stress on practical aspects of archaeology at Glasgow means that many of their graduates find employment as professional archaeologists. This might be in commercial excavation units, government and local authority departments, museums and heritage organisations.  However, the wide range of transferable skills covered in their courses is valued by many employers, and former graduates enter a very wide range of occupations, from media and marketing to government departments.

Entry requirements

Typical offer (BSc)

• Highers: Applications will be considered from all applicants who achieved a minimum of BBBB/ABB at their first sitting (fifth year).
• A-levels: ABB, preferably with two science subjects
• IB: 32 points including two science subjects