Overview

Take advantage of hands-on, practical training with deeper exploration of the theories and methods that shape the discipline today. Develop research and industry-ready skills in areas like field investigation, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, soil micromorphology and osteoarchaeology, all skills that employers are actively looking for.

What makes this programme truly special is the chance to learn in Environmental Archaeology programme at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), a place of extraordinary archaeological significance. Here, the landscape itself becomes your laboratory, giving you unparalleled opportunities to gain practical experience while working on some of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:

Government agencies and local authorities

Commercial archaeology units and consultancy

Tourism, heritage sites, national and countryside parks

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental archaeology in the Anthropocene

Professional practice

Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands

Artefacts and technology

Cultural heritage management

Human remains in archaeology

Thinking like an archaeologist

Vikings and Norse in the North Atlantic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kirkwall, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Archaeology Environmental Sciences View 115 other Masters in Archaeology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 honours degree or above in archaeology, anthropology, geography, environmental sciences or similar subject

You may also be considered if you can demonstrate significant professional experience in the field of archaeology

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10800 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5490 GBP / year

≈ 5490 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £7,560 per year

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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