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  Archaeology MSc


Aberdeen University    School of Geosciences

Full time & Part time September, January MSc, PGDip 1 Year Full Time, 2 Years Part Time
Anthropology (2) Architecture, Building & Planning (3) Forensic & Archaeological Sciences (16) Geology (18) History & Archaeology (19)

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Are you fascinated by the mysteries of our past and want to uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations? Look no further than the Archaeology MSc programme at the University of Aberdeen. Situated in the heart of Scotland, our location offers easy access to renowned heritage sites in Orkney, Aberdeenshire, and the Highlands. With a strong focus on research skills, you'll explore the material culture and heritage of the northern hemisphere, including Scotland, Scandinavia, and even Alaska. Our diverse range of optional courses, such as Viking archaeology and Geographic Information Systems, will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to excel in your field. Whether you're a recent graduate or a mature student with professional experience, we welcome you to join our dedicated team of experts. Immerse yourself in the past and unravel the stories of ancient civilizations with the Archaeology MSc programme at the University of Aberdeen.

About the course

University of Aberdeen is an excellent location to study archaeology due to the vast amount of locations which reference civilisations from the past in Aberdeenshire, and the Highlands and Islands. Aberdeen is a ferry ride away from UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Orkney and Shetland.

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Entry Requirements

2:1 Honours level degree preferably in Archaeology or a related discipline across the arts, social sciences or physical sciences. Mature students who have appropriate professional experience may also be considered. IELTS Academic (6.5), TOEFL iBT (90), PTE Academic Overall (62), Cambridge English Advanced & Proficiency (176)

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Value of Scholarship(s)

£3000

Eligibility

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer the Aberdeen Global Scholarship to international students starting in September 2022 or January 2023. This is a £3,000 tuition fee discount open to eligible self-funded taught Masters students who are classed as international fee status and domiciled in one of the countries listed below.

The £3,000 scholarship is open to international fees students registering for on-campus programmes, who don’t receive an externally funded scholarship from elsewhere, or any other University of Aberdeen scholarships (excluding awards made by the University of Aberdeen Development Trust).

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20% Discount

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A 20% discount for Aberdeen graduates who want to study a postgraduate degree. It applies to the full cost of taught postgraduate programmes and one year of a full time research programme.

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Various

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