Study Archaeology MSc at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, School of History, Classics and Archaeology

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The MSc Archaeology provides strong foundations for a career in different professional settings, including academia, development-led archaeology, and museums or heritage bodies.Studying archaeology at the University of Edinburgh offers opportunities for advanced archaeological research to reimagine and reconstruct the lives of past societies, in ways that also contribute to contemporary themes such as planetary health, endangered heritage, and globalisation.The degree covers themes in the archaeology of Europe, the Mediterranean, South-West Asia, Egypt and beyond, and will help you gain new skills in archaeological and heritage sciences, and up-to-date archaeological theory.Studying in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology you will benefit from access to interdisciplinary networks and supervision from nationally and internationally-renowned scholars.

Which department am I in?

School of History, Classics and Archaeology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year

This is a fixed fee

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme, preferably Archaeology or Classical Archaeology, or another degree in which Archaeology figures prominently (such as Anthropology in the case of applicants from the USA).

We will also consider an undergraduate degree in some other subjects such as History, Classics, Ancient History, and Geography if your personal statement demonstrates how you are equipped to undertake the programme.

Relevant experience, or professional or other qualifications will also be considered.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.