The MSc (by Research) in Archaeology supports your interest in this field to an advanced academic and professional in independent research. The MScR in Archaeology provides a unique experience in graduate education and research. This one-year degree (or 2 years part-time) provides a solid grounding in the methods and techniques of research, while enabling you to pursue your own project and complete an extended thesis with the guidance of supervisors who are experts in the field. We welcome applications from anyone keen to work in areas or on topics in which we have expertise. These include: aspects of Science-based archaeology Osteoarchaeology costal and marine heritage megalithic monuments early civilisations and urban societies in the Mediterranean and Europe Near Eastern Archaeology and Egyptology later European prehistory the archaeology of Scotland the Byzantine world Breadth of expertise We have a wide range of expertise covering different areas, time periods and themes, including Bioarchaeology and isotope studies Egyptology Roman and ‘Celtic’ archaeology The Byzantine World and Late Antiquity Megalithic monuments Prehistory of Europe, the Mediterranean and North-East Africa Early civilisations and urban societies The archaeology of Scotland Cultural heritage and sustainability Digital heritage and heritage policy Archaeomaterials analysis Human evolution Conflict archaeology Medieval archaeology Computational archaeology Marine and coastal archaeology Buildings archaeology Archaeological survey-Landscape Archaeology Focal areas of research include: Bioarchaeology/ Human Osteoarchaeology/ Biological Anthropology Human–environment interactions The transition from hunter-gatherer to farming communities The development of complex societies Cultural heritage perspectives on the past, present, and future To find out more about our research strengths, and the research groups and centres based in the School, consult our research pages: School research website You can identify potential supervisors by looking at the School of History Classics and Archaeology’s Staff Profiles, which give details of staff research interests and publications, and email addresses. You are encouraged to contact the programme director or a potential supervisor to discuss a possible topic or research project before making a formal application. International reputation Studying in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology you will benefit from small-group individual supervision from nationally- and internationally-renowned archaeologists. This article was published on 2024-06-19