Archaeology

Key highlights

• Broad-based postgraduate qualification open to students from varied academic backgrounds
• Option to specialise in Viking archaeology
• Specialisms available in museum studies and cultural heritage management
• Biomolecular archaeology offered as a specialist pathway

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Aberdeen Alumni Discount

  The Aberdeen Alumni Discount provides a 20% discount for University of Aberdeen graduates.

  Up to 20% of fees

• Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

  The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer self-funded international on campus postgraduate Masters students a £8,000 tuition fee waiver.

  Up to £8,000

• CB Davidson Fund

  Please note that awards, except in exceptional circumstances, will not exceed £2,500 and in most instances will be less.

• Divinity Affiliated Institutions Scholarships

  The Divinity department at the University of Aberdeen offers a 10% tuition fee discount for students of our affiliated institutions.

  Up to 10% of fees

• NHS Staff Discount

  The University of Aberdeen NHS discount is a 10% discount offered to all NHS staff.

  Up to 10% of fees

Careers this course leads to

• Archaeologist
• Heritage manager
• Museum curator
• Field archaeologist
• Archaeological scientist
• Heritage consultant

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.