Aberdeen University, School of Geosciences Masters Degrees

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. Read more

You study heritage and Archaeology of the far Northern hemisphere such as Scotland, North Atlantic, Scandinavia, Baltic Europe, Northern Russia and Siberia, and North Pacific North America. Read more

Bioarchaeological Science is at the forefront of the scientific study of the human past. This new programme incorporates the study of human osteoarchaeology and palaeopathology along with the advanced study of human remains through genetic and isotopic analysis. Read more

This unique one year taught postgraduate programme combines cutting-edge biomolecular research with archaeological and evolutionary approaches, taught across the fields of archaeology, biological and medical science. Read more

This programme builds on the established archaeological expertise of the University of Aberdeen to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enter the professional world of cultural heritage. Read more

Geospatial technologies have come a long way in the past few years. Smart technologies have enabled us to pin point places, people, and manage life on earth with a rapidly growing set of technological innovation which takes us from Cartographer to instantly accessible. Read more

This programme is ideal if you want to study flexibly around work or other commitments or you want to study from anywhere in the world if you have a very busy lifestyle. Read more

If you have an interest in the earth in relation to minerals extraction Geophysics offers you plenty of scope to get involved in the profession itself and expertise required to explore different types of terrain. Read more

This programme is ideally situated to take advantage of the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen city and its industry experts who have a strong input into the programme content and structure. Read more

This programme accepts graduates from any discipline to convert and become fully RICS accredited in Land Economy and Rural Surveying. Read more

If you want to take a research postgraduate degree in Geography we offer an MRes and an MSc by research. We draw from interdisciplinary research across social, environmental, geosciences and sustainability challenges from rapid environmental change on contemporary surface processes. Read more

If you want to study a specific area of geology the School of Geosciences offers an MSc by research degree. Read more

In recent years Archaeology has been reinvigorated by the ability of researchers to use modern technology to provide in depth insight and evidence to provide much more information about early civilisations than was possible previously. Read more

With the increase in technology and IOT plus the 'Big Data' revolution the collation of data and the power it holds to transform organisations, ensure health and safety in difficult to reach places, keep ahead of life cycles, drive change and innovation has huge potential for any organisation. Read more

Sustainable development – the balancing of environmental, economic and social goals – is the greatest challenge facing the planet today. Read more