History and Archaeology (MA)VV1K

This programme allows you to pursue specialist studies in history in combination with the distinctive insights and methodologies of archaeology. Edinburgh has a strong tradition in both history and archaeology and excellent collections of printed and material collections to support intensive study in these disciplines. We offer an exceptionally wide range of history courses, covering: historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the contemporary worldgeographical regions including Britain and Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas Our history courses also cover a wide variety of approaches to the past, including: political historycultural historysocial historyeconomic historyintellectual historygender historyglobal and transnational history Archaeology investigates the human past using material remains such as artefacts and excavated sites to reconstruct the economic, social and cultural life of early societies. At Edinburgh we have a rich tradition of archaeological teaching and research, specialising in: 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. This will include the study of science-based archaeology, the study of animal and human bones and digital 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. At the end of Year 1, you will complete three weeks of archaeological fieldwork. 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 join CIfA as a means of supporting your professional development.