Archaeology and Art History University of Aberdeen

Overview

At a Glance

The Archaeology and Art History programme of the University of Aberdeen focuses on the humanities and social science side of archaeology. Courses in Archaeology will cover subjects such as the origins of modern humans, colonisation of the north, history and theory of archaeology, Scottish archaeology and excavation and research skills.

The Art History programme at the University of Aberdeen provides students with an extensive specialised knowledge of the history of painting, sculpture, architecture and the decorative arts in Europe and North America from the Middle Ages to the present day.

You could work around the world in galleries, archaeology sites, teaching and communicating knowledge globally.

Careers

There are many career options open to you within Archaeology and Art History. An archaeology degree could lead you to work for the civil service globally, specific heritage attractions or to teach and provide research. By studying Art History you have a rich knowledge base to inform and advise about specific artefacts and their historical relevance, working in heritage and museum sectors and education. You could choose to utilise your art history knowledge to specialise in conservation and provenance. Apart from specialist careers there are a rich and varied amount of professions you can choose from.