Archaeology

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.

2.2 Honours degree may be considered if supported by directly relevant experience. Extensive work experience in cultural heritage management or archaeology may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Masters programme will enable you to develop your own holistic approach to the challenges of contemporary archaeological research and practice. The programme combines conceptual learning with independent research and project-based work. A key strength of this programme is its flexibility, which allows you to create a portfolio of courses based on your individual needs and interests.

Why this programme

We're ranked 37th in the world for Archaeology in the latest QS World Subject Rankings.

• Our staff are engaged in various innovative research projects (in Scotland, other parts of the UK and internationally) and actively involve our students in them.

• You will be supported in developing a range of Graduate Attributes to enhance your employability through professional practice.

• You can develop Digital Archaeology skills through the use and creation of digital collections and archives; digital imaging; gaming and interactive media.

• Our recent £1.2M investment in new archaeological science laboratory facilities and collaborations with Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, SUERC and others will support you to develop skills in the archaeological sciences, including Environmental Science and Heritage Materials Science.

• We're ranked top 10 in the UK for Archaeology (2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject).

• Read about how our students and staff discovered a coin hoard linked to the 1692 Glencoe Massacre. Archaeology student Lucy Ankers said: "As a first experience of a dig, Glencoe was amazing. The two weeks I spent digging solidified that I want to pursue a career within archaeology."

• Find out more about our researchers exploring the landscapes of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor through archaeological, environmental and creative approaches.

• Read in the Guardian: UofG archaeologists uncover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran.

• Listen to our podcast: Stories from Glasgow – Archaeology and the Digital Keys to Unlocking the Past with Dr Gareth Beale.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.5.
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.