Archaeology and History

Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen

Course details

Course description

Archaeology and History are perfectly matched subjects and ideal for students who have an interest in the past. Combining the subjects allows you to develop a far stronger understanding key areas that interest you specifically. Archaeology is a diverse and wide-ranging discipline that spans the humanities and physical sciences and is unique in exploring the human past in its entirety. In seeking to understand how ancient people lived their lives, structured their world, and engaged with their environment, archaelogists ask the big questions that can provide us with the tools to tackle global challenges in the present.

Archaeology is a subject that actively shapes our understanding of human development through fieldwork and discovery, and a degree at Aberdeen will provide you with the skills to work in archaeology or a range of other professions. Aberdeen is set amongst some of the richest archaeological remains in the UK and opportunities will be available to experience and get involved in discovering more about this resource and our shared human past.

Aberdeen was ranked the leading University in Scotland in History for Research Impact and 2nd in the UK for Outstanding Impact after the 2013 Research Excellence Framework. These outstanding results reflect a strong commitment to research innovation. Aberdeen historians have expertise in areas as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia.

Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • History
  • Humanities

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University of Aberdeen

study@abdn.ac.uk

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Directorate of External Relations

King's College

Aberdeen

AB24 3FX

Entry requirements

Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B,B

Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English at minimum grade C

Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B

Second year entry may be possible in most school based subjects. A minimum of ABB overall in Adv Higher is required. Adv Higher at A in the subject selected for Single Honours or AB in the subject selected for Joint Honours.

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Course details

Full time

12th Sep 2022 to 12th Sep 2026

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Main Site

University Office

Regent Walk

King's College

Aberdeen

AB24 3FX

Who to contact

study@abdn.ac.uk

+44(0) 1224 272090

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