MLitt Archaeological Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands

A master's focused on the archaeology of the Highlands and Islands, placing it within wider archaeological theory, method and debate, using world-class sites in Orkney and the North Atlantic. It can be studied on campus or online and prepares students for PhD research.

Department: Archaeology Institute, UHI Orkney  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years  |  Intake: September; January (part-time only)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PgCert: research and dissertation skills and Think like an archaeologist plus one option. PgDip: three options from modules such as Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands, Artefacts and technology, Cultural heritage management, Excavation, Human remains in archaeology, Practical zooarchaeology, Runology and Old Norse studies, Vikings and Norse in the north Atlantic. MLitt: a research dissertation.

Career pathways

Professional archaeology (contract archaeology, consultancies, local authorities, museums), tourism and heritage sites, secondary school teaching after a PGDE(S); further study including advanced research and PhD.

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