Program Overview
The Archaeological Practice at The University of the Highlands and Islands is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Archaeological Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Inverness, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Archaeological Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cultural heritage management
- Practical archaeology
- Death and Burial Archaeology
- Vikings and Norse in the North Atlantic
- Neolithic Studies
- From Vikings to VE Day: Scottish Medieval and Later Society
- Iron Age Scotland in the Atlantic World
- Archaeological and Geophysical Survey
- Maritime Archaeological Heritage
- Digital Analysis
- Sustainability Past and Present
- Excavation
- Art and Archaeology: Contemporary Theory and Practice
- Geoarchaeology of the North Atlantic
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- 2:2 honours degree or above in archaeology or closely related subject, or equivalent academic or professional qualifications
- You may also be considered if you can demonstrate significant professional experience in the field of archaeology
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,300 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of the Highlands and Islands directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, United Kingdom
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a unique public university in Scotland, UK, officially established in 2011 and distinguished as the only university serving the Highlands, Islands,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months