With world-renowned archaeological heritage sites such as Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Camster Cairns and Mousa Broch, what better place could there be to study archaeology than in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland?
Our BA (Hons) Archaeology is closely linked to the distinctive cultural heritage of Scotland, but also places all of that within a much broader global context.
The degree will provide you with a detailed understanding of the practice of archaeology. You will also develop your own practical skills in archaeology through hands on experience and archaeological placements.
You will receive research-led teaching from lecturers engaged in world-class research on projects from the Scottish Islands, the UK and Ireland, to the Atlantic region and Polynesia.
There is a strong emphasis on developing archaeological skills in a number of areas including: field archaeology (for example, excavation and survey) environmental archaeology (for example, zooarchaeology, archaeobotany and osteoarchaeology), together with digital archaeology, such as photogrammetry and archaeological illustration.
Once you have completed your BA (Hons) Archaeology degree you might like to consider careers in:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
UHI Orkney
East Road, Kirkwall,
Kirkwall,
Orkney Islands,
KW15 1LX, Scotland, United Kingdom
Entry to year one:
Advanced entry to year two:
IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT: Min 78 or above with min 18 in each section.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of the Highlands and Islands prides itself in its small class sizes, offering a personalised and focussed style of learning.