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Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Location
Central area campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Combining the study of ancient history with the theory and practice of archaeology, this interdisciplinary programme offers the opportunity to explore the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean with a particular emphasis on Greece and Rome.You will gain the historiographic and archaeological skills required to understand past societies, including: the analysis of literary sources understanding of ancient buildings and forensic evidence learning ancient and modern languages
Learn about societies and civilisationsThe rich body of literary and documentary texts that survive from ancient Greece and Rome provide fascinating insights into their culture and society.Archaeology investigates the human past using material remains such as artefacts and excavated sites to reconstruct the life of early societies, including: economic life social life cultural life
Teaching and research expertiseAt Edinburgh, we have a rich tradition of archaeological teaching and research. Our specialisms include: European prehistory the early civilisations of the Mediterranean the Near East and Egypt You will be introduced to standard and innovative archaeological techniques and the practice and theory of archaeology, including: science-based archaeology animal and human bones digital applications
Practical skillsWe emphasise the importance of training in practical archaeological skills.You will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience of artefact identification and analysis in practical sessions using artefacts from our own Vere Gordon Childe collection.
FieldworkYou will complete 3 weeks of archaeological fieldwork at the end of Year 1. In later years of study, you will also have the option to complete: further fieldwork projects in heritage management and public engagement lab-based analysis of archaeological remains
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 28,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : AAB
AAB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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