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Undergraduate MA (Hons) in Archaeology and Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
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Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Tuition fees apply. Students are responsible for accommodation and living costs, estimated for 2026–2027 at an average of £1,546 per month in Edinburgh for a single undergraduate student. Essential reading is available through the University library. Fieldwork and study-abroad expenses may include participation fees, travel, accommodation, living costs, visas and insurance. The University may contribute toward mandatory fieldwork and some later practical work, and study-abroad tuition reductions
Deadline
Jan 13, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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Archaeology and Social Anthropology MA (Hons) at the University of Edinburgh is a four-year, full-time undergraduate programme exploring past and present human behaviour, social life and material culture.
The programme combines archaeology, which investigates the human past through artefacts, ecofacts, buildings, sites and human remains, with social anthropology, which examines behaviour and cultural variation in living societies. Together, these subjects provide perspectives on ancient and modern communities and contemporary issues such as climate change, migration, identity and heritage.
Students develop practical archaeological skills through fieldwork, laboratory learning and hands-on work with artefacts from the Vere Gordon Childe collection. The programme includes three weeks of archaeological fieldwork after Year 1, with further opportunities in later years for fieldwork, heritage management, public engagement and laboratory analysis of archaeological remains.
In social anthropology, students gain grounding in anthropological research and may undertake independent research. The Year 4 dissertation can focus on either archaeology or social anthropology. Teaching includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, field trips, practical workshops and laboratory classes, with access to archaeological laboratories, research collections, libraries and computing facilities.
The programme is based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology in the University’s Central Area, with some classes at the National Museum of Scotland. Students may also apply for an international exchange in Year 3, with opportunities across Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.
The professionally accredited pathway is recognised by University Archaeology UK and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, supporting preparation for careers in archaeology, heritage, museums, universities, government agencies and related fields.
Funding details
Tuition fees apply. Students are responsible for accommodation and living costs, estimated for 2026–2027 at an average of £1,546 per month in Edinburgh for a single undergraduate student. Essential reading is available through the University library. Fieldwork and study-abroad expenses may include participation fees, travel, accommodation, living costs, visas and insurance. The University may contribute toward mandatory fieldwork and some later practical work, and study-abroad tuition reductions
What's required
Applicants must submit a full UCAS application including academic qualifications, a personal statement, evidence of English language skills with relevant qualifications, and a reference. Applicants must meet or be predicted to meet the relevant entry requirements by the application deadline; country- and qualification-specific requirements apply.
How to apply
Submit a full application through UCAS by 13 January 2027 at 6:00pm GMT. Include your academic qualifications, personal statement, English-language evidence and reference.
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