Archaeological Studies University of Glasgow

Overview

Key facts

·MLitt: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

·PgDip 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time

·Contact: Dr Kenneth Brophy: humanities-pg@glasgow.ac.uk

Why Glasgow

·You will have the opportunity to participate in a number of fieldtrips in Scotland and benefit from the involvement of guest speakers from the UK and abroad, who will give lectures and run seminars.

·The programme provides you with a grounding in archaeology and access to a wide range of optional courses covering further aspects of methodology and practice, or examining the archaeology of particular chronological periods or geographical areas.

Programme Structure

The core courses provide a grounding in key archaeological principles that include:

Practice: how we do archaeology, approaches to the discovery, excavation, recording and analysis of archaeological sites, and the organisation and structure of archaeology in the UK.

Theory: the development of archaeological thinking, theoretical and interpretive frameworks used by archaeologists, and the ethical responsibilities of archaeologists.

In undertaking this programme you will be encouraged to engage in practical activity, including fieldtrips in Scotland and beyond, and optional modules will allow further opportunities for site visits and lab work.

The optional courses offer specialist paths that allow you to explore particular areas of study in more detail. You can chose three optional modules from a list of relevant courses associated with other MLitt/PgDip degrees offered in Archaeology and more widely across the University. These courses draw upon the particular interests and expertise of the contributing staff and the options available may therefore vary slightly depending on staff availability.

You will produce a dissertation on a topic agreed between you and your convener. This research project is undertaken between May and September with the support of a member of staff who will act as supervisor.

The programme provides an excellent platform for you to move onto PhD studies and an academic career. In recent years many graduates have made careers in archaeology in the UK and USA.