Overview

Key facts

Throughout the Archaeology programme of the University of Glasgow we emphasise that you should gain practical heritage work experience including archaeological fieldwork techniques and developing the social benefits of archaeology.
We provide day and residential fieldtrips for our students to archaeological sites, landscapes, museums and other heritage venues.
You will also be able to take part in current staff research projects including survey and excavation, as well as legacy and collection-based projects, and gain personal work experience in various heritage and museum organisations through our network of placement providers.

Career Prospects

Employers, from banking and law to business and tourism, value the transferable skills that an archaeology degree offers such as teamworking, practical problem solving and critical analysis.
Many graduates are employed in vocational archaeological and heritage roles working for government agencies, the charitable sector and other heritage organisations in Scotland and beyond, including the National Trust, Historic Environment Scotland, Northlight Heritage, British Museum, National Museums of Scotland and Glasgow Life, as well as various companies offering commercial archaeological services in the UK and abroad.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

You will study the social and cultural development of Scotland from the end of the last Ice Age until the modern era. You will also explore issues involved in the presentation, interpretation and relevance of the past in contemporary society.

You will study the archaeology of Europe and the Mediterranean, which introduces key research themes. You will also be introduced to concepts, theories and practical skills and techniques of archaeology.

If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you can choose courses that explore key themes in landscape, digital practice, material culture and heritage, as well as studies of specific periods and areas such as British prehistory, Celtic and Viking archaeology, historical archaeology, contemporary archaeology, the Near East and Eastern Mediterranean, public archaeology and archaeological science.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology View 166 other Bachelors in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to MA

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (BBBB S5 minimum for consideration)

Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Applicants to BSc

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

BBBB at S5 will be considered. Typically S6 entrants will have AAAB at Higher (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher).

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BCC

Additional requirements: A-level Science subject

IB Standard Entry Requirements

38 (6,6,6 HL) – 34 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL Science subject

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27720 GBP / year

≈ 27720 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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