Archaeology and Ancient History (MA)VV1A

Combining the study of ancient history with the theory and practice of archaeology, this interdisciplinary programme offers the opportunity to explore the ancient civilisations of the Mediterranean with a particular emphasis on Greece and Rome. You will gain the historiographic and archaeological skills required to understand past societies, including: the analysis of literary sourcesunderstanding of ancient buildings and forensic evidencelearning ancient and modern languages The rich body of literary and documentary texts that survive from ancient Greece and Rome provide fascinating insights into their culture and society. Archaeology investigates the human past using material remains such as artefacts and excavated sites to reconstruct the life of early societies, including: economic lifesocial lifecultural life At Edinburgh, we have a rich tradition of archaeological teaching and research. Our specialisms include: European prehistorythe early civilisations of the Mediterraneanthe Near East and Egypt You will be introduced to standard and innovative archaeological techniques and the practice and theory of archaeology, including: science-based archaeologyanimal and human bonesdigital applications We emphasise the importance of training in practical archaeological skills. You will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience of artefact identification and analysis in practical sessions using artefacts from our own Vere Gordon Childe collection. You will complete 3 weeks of archaeological fieldwork at the end of Year 1. In later years of study you will also have the option to complete: further fieldworkprojects in heritage management and public engagementlab-based analysis of archaeological remains You can choose to take a professionally accredited pathway in this programme. This pathway is accredited by the University Archaeology UK (UAUK) and the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), the leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas. Accreditation recognises that the Edinburgh degree provides skills relevant to a career in the historic environment and provides you with the opportunity to joinCIfAas a means of supporting your professional development.