Archaeology degrees

Archaeology is the study of the human past through artefacts and the contexts in which they occur throughout history.

Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh.

We offer something for everyone interested in archaeology, from prehistoric art to laboratory work, zooarchaeology and digital applications in archaeology.

The international coverage of our courses extends from Britain and Europe through to Turkey, the near east and Egypt. We cover a broad chronological spectrum that reaches back to our early human relatives, and extends into prehistoric periods and the classical world.

With such a diverse range of specialisms on offer, you’ll be able to tailor your degree to meet your specific interests and ambitions.

The School has a number of Archaeology degrees available at undergraduate level:

Degree title2026 entry2027 entry
MA Ancient Mediterranean CivilisationsInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA ArchaeologyInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA Archaeology and Ancient HistoryInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA Archaeology and Social AnthropologyInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA History and ArchaeologyInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon

Other Schools offer a number of degrees that include Archaeology:

Degree title2026 entry2027 entry
MA Architectural History and ArchaeologyInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA Celtic and ArchaeologyInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA Scottish Ethnology and ArchaeologyInformation about 2026 entryDetails coming soon

We also offer Classical Archaeology degrees:

Degree title2026 entry2027 entry
MA in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History Information about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA in Classical Archaeology and Greek Information about 2026 entryDetails coming soon
MA in Classical Archaeology and Latin Information about 2026 entryDetails coming soon

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