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Master of Science in Archaeology�

University of Glasgow

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 25,320/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1451

Total Students: 35,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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Scholarships
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Master of Science in Archaeology�

Program Overview

Our staff are engaged in various innovative research projects (in Scotland, other parts of the UK and internationally) and actively involve our students in them.
You will be supported in developing a range of Graduate Attributes to enhance your employability through professional practice.
You can develop Digital Archaeology skills through the use and creation of digital collections and archives; digital imaging; gaming and interactive media.
Our recent £1.2M investment in new archaeological science laboratory facilities and collaborations with Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, SUERC and others will support you to develop skills in the archaeological sciences, including Environmental Science and Heritage Materials Science.
We're ranked top 10 in the UK for Archaeology (2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject).
Read about how our students and staff discovered a coin hoard linked to the 1692 Glencoe Massacre. Archaeology student Lucy Ankers said: "As a first experience of a dig, Glencoe was amazing. The two weeks I spent digging solidified that I want to pursue a career within archaeology."
Find out more about our researchers exploring the landscapes of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor through archaeological, environmental and creative approaches.
Read in the Guardian: UofG archaeologists uncover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran.
Listen to our podcast: Stories from Glasgow – Archaeology and the Digital Keys to Unlocking the Past with Dr Gareth Beale.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 25,320 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Glasgow

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 93.0 Minimum Listening - 23.0 Minimum Reading - 23.0 Minimum Writing - 24.0 Minimum Speaking - 23.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 60.0 Minimum Writing - 74.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Prospects
Graduates will have a solid foundation of skills, knowledge and understanding from which to pursue careers in universities, research institutes, government agencies, conservation charities and private-sector professional practice. The course also prepares you to proceed to study for a PhD in Archaeology.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Undergraduate

University of Glasgow funding

Postgraduate

University of Glasgow funding

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.