MSc Osteoarchaeology at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

This programme uses the unique archaeological collections of the University of Aberdeen, combined with the latest osteoarchaeological approaches and techniques, to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills to analyse human skeletons from archaeological contexts. Apply Now Did you know? The University of Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (Guardian University Guide 2025) The University of Aberdeen’s Museum Collections hold thousands of human skeletons from research and rescue excavations, including extensive archaeological human skeletal collections from Neolithic to Medieval and post-Medieval remains.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

An Archaeology degree can be the gateway to many other professions, and the training in analytical and communication skills acquired by our graduates make them employable in a wide variety of fields including industry, commerce and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in Archaeology, Anthropology or a related discipline.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,000. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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