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Archaeology and History MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

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University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Archaeology and History are perfectly matched subjects and ideal for students who have an interest in the past. Combining the subjects allows you to develop a far stronger understanding key areas that interest you specifically. Archaeology is a diverse and wide-ranging discipline that spans the humanities and physical sciences and is unique in exploring the human past in its entirety. In seeking to understand how ancient people lived their lives, structured their world, and engaged with their environment, archaelogists ask the big questions that can provide us with the tools to tackle global challenges in the present.Archaeology is a subject that actively shapes our understanding of human development through fieldwork and discovery, and a degree at Aberdeen will provide you with the skills to work in archaeology or a range of other professions. Aberdeen is set amongst some of the richest archaeological remains in the UK and opportunities will be available to experience and get involved in discovering more about this resource and our shared human past.Aberdeen historians have expertise in areas as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia. The department fosters individual and collaborative scholarly endeavour, and the work of its members forms four concentrations of research activity:- Irish and Scottish Studies- Scandinavian Studies- Late Medieval and Early Modern Studies- The History of Global Empires


Ranked 4th in the UK for Archaeology and Anthropology, Guardian 2024.Anthropology and Archaeology at Aberdeen is ranked 6th in the UK by the Guardian University 51ÊÓƵ 2023.History teaching rated ‘Highly Satisfactory’ in the last national quality assessment and student satisfaction of 95%.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,800per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC.For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

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One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ league tables 2025).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    41st out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    172 84%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    35th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    65th

    38

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