In the BA (Hons) History and Archaeology you will explore history from the medieval to the modern period, focusing on the cultural, political, social and economic history of Scotland, Britain, Europe and the Atlantic World. In addition, you can choose to specialise in Scottish History at upper level, enabling you to graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History and Archaeology.

You will also develop a wide range of archaeological skills such as fieldwork, surveying and post-excavation, which are mapped to the current occupational standards for archaeology, increasing your employability after graduation.

On successful completion of the BA (Hons) History and Archaeology or BA (Hons) Scottish History and Archaeology, you may wish to consider career opportunities in:

• Teaching
• Museum and heritage sector
• Archive and library sector
• Tourism and heritage management
• Archaeological contract units
• Government agencies, local authorities and civil service
• Non-profit and charitable organisations
• Media and journalism
• Politics and policy making
• Consultancy
• Research at postgraduate level
• Research in business and corporate sector
• Student association and related support roles