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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V4W3

Archaeology/Music

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the MA (Hons) Archaeology/Music provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Archaeology is the study of how people in the past interacted with their world, through a detailed study of their objects, sites, monuments and landscapes. The BMus is a single-subject degree for those who are interested in pursuing a career in music. It provides a strong grounding in core disciplines and allows you to pursue your specialist interests in third and fourth years. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
Chronology and Dating Methods in Archaeology
Landscape Archaeology and Survey
Material Culture and Artefact Analysis
Music History and Contextual Studies
Musical Analysis and Composition
Performance Practice and Ensemble Work
Heritage Management and Conservation
UCAS Code:V4W3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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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 Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,500£29,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£29,000
5 years£22,500£29,500£35,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% above UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

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

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
93%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers Archaeology/Music as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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