Archaeology MScR
University of Edinburgh
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The MSc by Research in Archaeology is aimed at students who have a specific topic of interest into which they wish to conduct their own research.Research topicsWe welcome applications from anyone keen to work in fields that overlap with or complement our academic staff interests. These include: human osteoarchaeology; isotopes and science-based methods of investigation; early civilisations and urban societies in the Mediterranean and Europe; Egyptology; Roman archaeology; the Byzantine world ...Read more

The MSc by Research in Archaeology is aimed at students who have a specific topic of interest into which they wish to conduct their own research.

Research topics

We welcome applications from anyone keen to work in fields that overlap with or complement our academic staff interests. These include: human osteoarchaeology; isotopes and science-based methods of investigation; early civilisations and urban societies in the Mediterranean and Europe; Egyptology; Roman archaeology; the Byzantine world and late antiquity; hunter-gatherers and the spread of farming in Europe; megalithic monuments; later European prehistory; the archaeology of Scotland.

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The School of History, Classics & Archaeology, and our relationships with other subject areas and external organisations, such as the National Museums of Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland, allow us to arrange interdisciplinary study and supervision.

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to your programme.

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£10,400 per year

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£28,800 per year

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£28,800 per year

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