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PostgraduateMSc

Archaeology of the North

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£22,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MSc Archaeology of the North at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc Archaeology of the North is the only programme of its type in the world, investigating the material culture and heritage of the far northern hemisphere. With an emphasis on colonisation and culture contact, lifeways and world-views, this programme will help you develop knowledge and critical awareness of issues specific to northern archaeology, providing a solid foundation for further study or professional employment. Developing the research skills required to investigate the material culture and heritage of the far northern hemisphere, a region that includes Scotland and the circum... 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Theory and Practice in Northern Contexts
Circumpolar Cultures and Material Evidence
Colonisation and Culture Contact in the North
Advanced Research Methods in Archaeology
Specialised Regional Study: Northern Europe
Arctic and Subarctic Lifeways and Worldviews
Heritage Management and Conservation in Northern Regions
Dissertation in Northern 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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£23,500£28,000£36,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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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

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