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PostgraduateMSc

Archaeology

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£10,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Archaeology at University of Aberdeen is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about developing versatile expertise. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This one year Master’s programme provides students from a range of academic backgrounds with a broad-based postgraduate qualification in Archaeology, but with the option of pursuing specific archaeological specialisms, including Viking archaeology, museum studies, cultural heritage management, or biomolecular archaeology. This MSc in Archaeology provides an ‘umbrella’ programme to appeal to archaeology students from a range of backgrounds interested in pursuing specific archaeological subjects under the banner of a broad degree designation. Teaching is research-led and ties into current pro... International tuition fees are £22,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Theory and Methods
Viking Archaeology and Northern Worlds
Biomolecular Archaeology and Osteoarchaeology
GIS and Geospatial Analysis in Archaeology
Museum Collections and Cultural Heritage Management
Research Methods and Archaeological Practice
Advanced Fieldwork and Excavation Techniques
Dissertation in Archaeology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£22,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
15%Studying
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Aberdeen

About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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