Course summary

This programme lets you explore the richness of European archaeology, a region that presents innumerable opportunities for archaeological research, through examination of a wide range of periods, geographical areas and themes. The flexible programme lets you tailor your individual studies to suit your interests and take advantage of the experience of our staff, as well as those in related programmes in history, classics and geography. What will I learn? You will develop an understanding of European archaeology, with an emphasis on European prehistory, and a knowledge of topics including contemporary theoretical perspectives, methodologies and practice. This programme incorporates transferable skills and training, while preparing you for a professional role in archaeology or further study at doctoral level. Facilities and resources The School has excellent facilities, including:

• dedicated study space

• archaeological and computing laboratories

• teaching and reference collections

• excellent archaeological collections of the National Museum

• archival and bibliographic resources of Historic Environment Scotland

• expertise and practical advice of staff in several commercial archaeology companies

• Bioarchaeology and isotope studies

• Egyptology

• Roman and ‘Celtic’ archaeology

• The Byzantine World and Late Antiquity

• Megalithic monuments

• Prehistory of Europe, the Mediterranean and North-East Africa

• Early civilisations and urban societies

• The archaeology of Scotland

• Cultural heritage and sustainability

• Digital heritage and heritage policy

• Archaeomaterials analysis

• Human evolution

• Conflict archaeology

• Medieval archaeology

• Computational archaeology

• Marine and coastal archaeology

• Buildings archaeology

• Archaeological survey-Landscape Archaeology

• Bioarchaeology/ Human Osteoarchaeology/ Biological Anthropology

• Human–environment interactions

• The transition from hunter-gatherer to farming communities

• The development of complex societies

• Cultural heritage perspectives on the past, present, and future