Archaeological practice MA
Year 1 - PgDip
Core modules:
- Theory and practice
- Professional practice
- Research skills
- Excavation
- Placement
Option modules:
- Geophysical survey
- Underwater archaeology
- Archaeology and tourism
- Upland landscape management;
- Death and burial archaeology
Year 2 - MA
To achieve the award of MA Archaeological Practice you must complete a research dissertation
Study options
- You will learn through face-to-face lectures and tutorials at Orkney College UHI and VC tutorials with experts based at other UHI campuses
- There is also a significant amount of fieldwork that involves excavation, investigation and curation techniques in one of the world's best archaeological classrooms
- This course may be studied by international students based within the UK.
Where will I study my course?
How long will my course last?
- Full time: 2 years @ 35 hours per week
- Part time (structured): 4 years @ 12-18 hours per week
- Part time (unstructured): 6 years (maximum)
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Start date
September
How much will my course cost?
The following fees apply to our taught postgraduate courses in the academic year 2012-13
| UK/EU | International | |
| Per module (20 credits) | £480 |
£1,000 (on-site) |
| Postgraduate diploma (PgDip) |
£2,880 |
£6,000 (on-site) |
| Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) |
£4,320 |
£9,000 (on-site) |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
Enquiries from employers for multiple student registrations are welcome and special fee arrangements may apply.
What funding can I apply for?
The MA Archaeological Practice is recognised by the Canadian loans system, therefore students from Canada can apply for funding to study archaeology at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact Orkney College UHI for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Government agencies and local authorities
- Tourism, heritage sites, national and countryside parks
- Contract units and consultancy
- PhD research
Can I progress into further study?
There is a strong archaeological research community on Orkney, which includes Orkney Archaeological Trust, Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA), the offices of the County Archaeologist and the Orkney Museums Service, so you will have every opportunity to develop your research career after completing your Masters degree.
Important note: course content is indicative only and does not represent a definitive list, in name or in nature, of modules that will be studied in this course, and may vary depending on location of study. Course content is subject to change at any time, without prior notice.
