MA Archaeology: University of Edinburgh

Introduction

The University of Edinburgh has a tradition of archaeological research and specialises in European prehistory and the early prehistory and civilisations of the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

You can choose courses that combine Archaeology with ancient history and study ancient civilisations such as the Greeks, Romans, Persians and Byzantines. You can also choose to study Environmental Archaeology, which looks at the development of the human environment.

Archaeology introduces you to basic archaeological techniques and the philosophy and methodology of archaeology.

Career opportunity

Many Archaeology graduates find employment in related areas working for government agencies and universities, or employed as professional archaeologists for museums and heritage organisations. The transferable skills you develop during your degree also prepare you for other careers including business, management, accountancy, teaching, journalism, radio and television and the Civil Service.

Entry information

If a conditional offer is made, it will be in the range of BBBB-AAAA (Highers), BBB-AAA (A Levels) or 34-45 (IB), and is likely to be in the higher range for those to whom contextual factors do not apply.